Yard Worker; Catalytic Converter Tech

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

• Primary job function is to provide additional help cutting/removing catalytic converters during shift.
• Remove all fluids, lubricants and components (e.g., 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 are 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 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 support the continual improvement of the company’s quality improvement system.
• Assume other duties as assigned.

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

• General knowledge and ability to perform relatively simple work.
• Ability to work in cooperation with others.
• Attentive to detail and ensure accuracy in work assignments.
• Effective communication with others.
• Flexibility to work variable schedules, including weekends.

• Position requires individuals to constantly be on their feet except when operating machinery.
• Must not have any lifting restrictions and must not be afraid of heights.
• Able to stand for long periods, sit, walk, push, pull, bend, climb and be able to move/lift up to 75 pounds regularly.
• Must be able to climb ladders, stairs and withstand heights of more than 15 feet.
• Regularly exposed to moving mechanical parts.
• Work outdoors in all weather conditions with no coverage.
• Must tolerate high and low temperature levels.
• Noise level in the work environment is moderately loud.