Loader Operator

Pick Your Part Southeast LLCPick Your Part Southeast LLCChattanooga, Tennessee, United States
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Posted

9/11/2026

Employment

Full time

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Work style

On-site

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Core responsibilities

Operate heavy equipment to move salvage vehicles and maintain facility grounds while ensuring compliance with safety regulations. Manage inventory using digital tools and assist with the dismantling and crushing of vehicles.

Requirements overview

Requires at least one year of experience in heavy equipment operation and a basic understanding of automotive components. Candidates must possess basic technology competence and the ability to perform physical tasks in a fast-paced environment.

Key skills

Heavy equipment operationWheel loaderCar crusherSkid loaderForkliftInventory managementEquipment maintenanceRiggingLifting operationsAutomotive disassemblySafety complianceCommunicationProblem solvingBasic mathematicsComputer literacy

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Education requirements

high school

About Pick Your Part Southeast LLC

Industry

Individual and Family Services

Employees

185

Type

Privately Held

Size

1,001-5,000 employees

Pick Your Part is the nation’s leading self-service auto salvage yard, trusted by millions of drivers who want quality parts at unbeatable value. With locations across the country, we make it simple and affordable to keep vehicles running longer by giving customers the tools, access, and confidence to pull the parts they need. Our mission is clear: to be the most trusted self-service auto parts brand, bringing unbeatable value to more drivers, more communities, every day. We believe in extending the life of vehicles, reducing repair costs, and making sustainable choices that benefit both customers and the environment. At Pick Your Part, every yard is designed with the customer in mind. Our team carefully identifies, prepares, and organizes thousands of vehicles, so drivers, mechanics, and enthusiasts can find the right part quickly and efficiently. The experience goes beyond saving money. It is about empowering drivers to take control of their repairs and discover the satisfaction of getting back on the road. We are proud to serve communities nationwide by keeping vehicles out of landfills and giving them a second life through quality parts. Whether you are a weekend DIYer, a professional mechanic, or someone who simply wants a smart solution to a repair, Pick Your Part is here to deliver value, choice, and trust. Join us as we continue to grow, innovate, and support the drivers who count on us every day.

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LogisticsManufacturingTradesTransportationSecurity & Safety

Description

Description Operate equipment in a safe and responsible manner to move salvage vehicles through all phases of the operation, maintain facility grounds. Help ensure compliance with all federal, state and local regulations. Support dismantle and yard operations. Use scan gun and tablet/phone to update inventory system on location of vehicles. Help ensure fulfillment of daily work orders. Communicate written and verbally with management and other team members. Perform other responsibilities as assigned. Essential Job Duties Perform preoperational inspections to ensure equipment is safe for work. Operate equipment in a safe and courteous manner in work area with pedestrians and other vehicle traffic. Equipment operated may include wheel loader, car crusher, skid loader, forklift etc... Check fluids each day equipment is used and lubricate equipment at recommended intervals. Communicate any findings and equipment hours to management. Prioritize and plan work load to prevent delays to operations. Use long and short auto salvage forks on wheel loader to unload car haulers and stage upcoming cars for inventory, dismantle 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 Processing rack 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 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. Requirements Education & Experience 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 work well with others. Preferred Requirements High School Diploma/GED. Previous heavy equipment operating, some computer skills, general maintenance and understanding of mechanical equipment. Understanding of automotive components and disassembly. Experience in rigging/lifting operations a plus. Knowledge/Skills/Abilities Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. Basic computer skills Basic messages communicated orally. May write brief messages and keep simple records. Problems encountered are routine, somewhat repetitive and generally solved by following clear directions and procedures. Decisions generally affect own job or assigned functional area. Results are defined; sets personal own goals and determines how to achieve results with few or no guidelines to follow; supervisor/manager provides broad guidance and overall direction. Handle multiple tasks or projects simultaneously with moderate complexity. Essential Physical Demands/Work Environment While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally required to stand, walk, push, pull, squat, bend, reach, climb stairs, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, or sit for extended periods of time. The employee may be exposed to hazardous situations, conditions, and equipment. May regularly wear personal protective equipment (PPE). May be exposed to extreme temperatures and high noise levels. Must be able to lift up to 75 pounds. Benefits: • Health/Dental/Vision Insurance • Paid Time Off • 401k with Generous Company Match • Company Paid Life Insurance and Long-Term Disability • Short-Term Disability • Employee Discounts Why Apply: • Steady, full-time work • Competitive hourly pay • Consistent schedule • Opportunity for long-term growth Fast hiring process

Requirements

  • Heavy equipment operation
  • Wheel loader
  • Car crusher
  • Skid loader
  • Forklift
  • Inventory management
  • Equipment maintenance
  • Rigging
  • Lifting operations
  • Automotive disassembly
  • Safety compliance
  • Communication
  • Problem solving
  • Basic mathematics
  • Computer literacy

Benefits

  • Health Insurance
  • Dental Insurance
  • Vision Insurance
  • Paid Time Off
  • 401k
  • Company Paid Life Insurance
  • Long-Term Disability
  • Short-Term Disability
  • Employee Discounts

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