Yard Worker

Pick Your Part; Durham (NC); On-site; USD 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Pick Your Part in Durham, NC is seeking an Outdoor Yard Worker to remove fluids and parts from salvage vehicles, stage them in the yard, and ensure accurate recording of vehicle data. The role involves operating equipment, dismantling tires, and maintaining a safe, clean environment.

Candidates should be comfortable working outdoors in all weather, able to lift up to 75 pounds, and able to work weekends. Basic high school education is required, with emphasis on safety and teamwork.

Qualifications

• General knowledge of safe outdoor/manual labor
• Ability to collaborate with others
• Attention to detail in recording vehicle info
• Clear communication with team
• Willingness to work weekends and variable shifts

Responsibilities

• Perform outdoor yard work, draining fluids and removing vehicle parts for yard prep
• Remove fluids, lubricants, and components safely
• Remove parts from salvage cars (eg, quarter panels, doors, hoods, axles)
• Set vehicles in the yard and record information accurately
• Operate forklift/loader to move vehicles as needed
• Clean debris from vehicles and prep for processing
• Remove batteries for testing and bring charged batteries to retail area
• Stage vehicles with Loader Operator and move in yard
• Dismantle tires and maintain a clean, safe work environment
• Comply with EPA and OSHA regulations and PPE requirements
• Support continuous improvement of the quality system
• Perform other duties as assigned

Skills

Teamwork

Attention to detail

Effective communication

Flexible schedule

Safety awareness

Outdoor work readiness

Education

High School diploma or GED

Job description

Description

Perform work outdoors in the yard; draining fluids and removing parts from vehicles in preparation for setting the vehicles in the yard.

• Remove all fluids, lubricants and components (ie: converters) as required in a safe and efficient manner to prep vehicles for setting in the yard.
• Works primarily outdoors removing vehicle parts from salvage cars. Parts can include but not limited to quarter panels, doors, lids, hoods, axles, and suspension pieces
• Setting vehicles in the yard as assigned. Recording information on vehicles set accurately and in a timely manner.
• May operate a forklift or loader to assist in moving vehicles from process to the yard
• Clean out debris from vehicles before they go into processing area
• Pull out batteries to be tested to be resold. Bring charged batteries to the retail area
• Work with Loader Operator to stage vehicles or pull vehicles in yard properly
• Walk the yard and place debris in the cars being removed from the yard
• Maintain a safe and clean work environment
• Ensure all EPA and OSHA regulations are being met
• Wear all required PPE
• Comply with established company policies and procedures.
• Initiate and supports the continual improvement of the companies quality improvement system
• Assume other duties as assigned.

Description

Perform work outdoors in the yard; draining fluids and removing parts from vehicles in preparation for setting the vehicles in the yard.

• Remove all fluids, lubricants and components (ie: converters) as required in a safe and efficient manner to prep vehicles for setting in the yard.
• Works primarily outdoors removing vehicle parts from salvage cars. Parts can include but not limited to quarter panels, doors, lids, hoods, axles, and suspension pieces
• Setting vehicles in the yard as assigned. Recording information on vehicles set accurately and in a timely manner.
• May operate a forklift or loader to assist in moving vehicles from process to the yard
• Clean out debris from vehicles before they go into processing area
• Pull out batteries to be tested to be resold. Bring charged batteries to the retail area
• Work with Loader Operator to stage vehicles or pull vehicles in yard properly
• Walk the yard and place debris in the cars being removed from the yard
• Dismantle tires
• Maintain a safe and clean work environment
• Ensure all EPA and OSHA regulations are being met
• Wear all required PPE
• Comply with established company policies and procedures.
• Initiate and supports the continual improvement of the companies quality improvement system
• Assume other duties as assigned.

Requirements

Basic Qualifications:

• High School graduate or G.E.D. equivalent desired.

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities

• General knowledge and ability to perform relatively simple work.
• Must be able to work in cooperation with others.
• Must be attentive to detail and ensure accuracy in work assignments.
• Must be able to communicate effectively with others.
• Must have the flexibility to work variable schedules, including weekends

Essential Physical Demands/Work Environment

• This position requires individuals to constantly be on their feet except when operating machinery.
• Should not have any lifting restrictions and must not be afraid of heights.
• They must be able to stand for long periods, sit, walk, push, pull, bend, climb and be able to move/lift up to 75 pounds regularly.
• They must be able to climb ladders, stairs and withstand heights of more than 15 feet.
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to moving mechanical parts.
• This position is works outdoors in all weather conditions with no coverage.
• Should be able to tolerate high and low temperature levels.
• The noise level in the work environment is moderately loud.