Front End Loader Operator

LKQ is seeking to add a permanent Equipment Loader Operator position to our Team. The Equipment Loader Operator plays a critical role in ensuring a positive customer experience. We pride ourselves on providing our customers with a quality parts as described. The Equipment Loader Operator is responsible for properly moving vehicles through all phases of the operation. Starting from delivery to the crushing and hauling of scrapped vehicles. We are seeking a highly motivated individual who works well in a fast-paced environment, is hardworking, and is extremely confident operating heavy equipment. Excelling at this position you must be able to multitask, communicate well with others, have hands-on automotive repair experience with a knowledge of automobiles, and have a basic understanding of the function of each part of a vehicle. The ideal candidate needs to be very goal-orientated and willing to work at a very fast pace while maintaining the quality and accuracy outlined in the job expectations. If you like growth and working with happy, enthusiastic individuals, you'll enjoy a career with us!

Essential Job Duties:

• Unload haulers and stage cars for the inventory department to inventory.
• Support dismantling by bringing unprocessed cars to dismantle and place the vehicle back in the yard.
• Crush vehicles that have reached their useful life.
• Maintain Inventory locations and integrity of vehicles placed in the yard.
• Loads scrap haulers with crushed cars that are ready for final disposal.

Compensation: $21.00 per hour

Basic Qualifications:

Education & Experience: High school education with automotive background and heavy equipment experience.

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities: Would need to gain an understanding of the equipment they are operating with safety and general maintenance in mind. They will also need to get an understanding of our project x inventory system to maintain the vehicle inventory in the yard.

Essential Physical Demands/Work Environment: The interior of our loaders is environmentally controlled with a/c and heat. With this being said this is still a very dusty environment. You also need to be very flexible the position requires a lot of body twisting and motion to have a clear view of what it is that you are doing.

Preferred Qualifications: Previous heavy equipment operation, some computer skills, general maintenance, and understanding of mechanical equipment.

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 Assistance Program
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Employee Discounts