Loader Operator

Loader Operator

Requirements

• 1+ years of experience
• Must have heavy equipment operations experience and some automotive background
• Must possess basic technology competence (scan gun, tablet/phone applications)
• Must have good oral and written communication skills
• Must possess the ability to stay calm, cool and collected in a high-pressure fast-paced work environment
• Must be a smooth operator and work well with others

Responsibilities

• Perform pre-operational inspections to ensure equipment is safe for work
• Operate equipment safely and courteously in work areas with pedestrians and other vehicle traffic
• Check fluids each day equipment is used and lubricate equipment at recommended intervals
• Prioritize and plan workload to prevent delays to operations
• Use long and short auto salvage forks on the wheel loader to unload car haulers and stage upcoming cars for inventory, dismantling and cuts
• Use bucket to remove snow, spread stone and maintain grounds such as access roads, water drainage, vehicle holding areas and salvage yard
• Assist with regulation compliance and quality assurance of dismantled vehicles before unloading from bay and placing in the salvage yard
• Load dismantle bays with unprocessed cars
• Process and crush vehicles that have reached their useful life and load onto scrap haulers for final disposal
• Assist with safety and regulation compliance for the facility in general
• Maintain location accuracy and integrity of vehicles placed in the yard
• Perform tasks assigned by dispatch which may include: location checks, part checks, part pulls, etc.
• Communicate delays and problems promptly with management and affected coworkers
• Assume other duties as assigned

Preferred Qualifications

• High School Diploma/GED
• Previous heavy equipment operation, some computer skills, general maintenance and understanding of mechanical equipment
• Understanding of automotive components and disassembly
• Experience in rigging/lifting operations a plus