Job Title: Yard Worker

Job Description

We are looking for a dedicated Yard Worker to join our team. The role primarily involves evaluating and photographing damaged vehicles, ensuring all data is accurately recorded. The ideal candidate will be responsible for managing supplies, scanning vehicle information, and preparing vehicles for auction.

Responsibilities

• Walk the yard and take 10-15 images of each car's damages

• Gather supplies in the morning and be at the station by 8:10 AM

• Work out of a supply cart and evaluate wrecked vehicles using a questionnaire on a mobile tablet

• Scan vehicle stock numbers and VIN numbers to ensure information matches

• Determine if the car can start, run, or drive

• Jump-start vehicles and apply crash tape

• Install window covers and secure items left in vehicles in their trunks

• Take accurate photos of the vehicles and double-check for accuracy

Essential Skills

• Attention to detail

• Steel toe boots

• Ability to read and write

• Valid driver’s license

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Automotive mechanical experience

Why Work Here?

We are a smaller company that takes pride in our close-knit team environment. You will be working with a group of 13 employees, including 5 other yard workers. The role offers a mix of indoor and outdoor work, providing variety and the opportunity to work in all weather conditions. Join us for a supportive workplace where your contributions are valued.

Work Environment

You will be working primarily outside in the yard, required to work rain or shine. Steel toes, weather-appropriate clothing, a vest, and gloves are required. The role operates on the 1st shift, Monday to Friday, from 8 AM to 5 PM.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Markham, Illinois.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $18.00 - $19.00

About Aerotek:

We know that finding work is hard, and finding meaningful work is harder. Aerotek connects 180,000+ light industrial and skilled trades workers with 14,000+ employers each year, helping our workers navigate an evolving labor market and find jobs that meets their goals, skills and interests. Since 1983, we have provided a variety of career opportunities across North American industry – from short-term assignments at Fortune 500 companies where you can build your skills, to long-term opportunities where you can play a vital role solving for companies’ construction, manufacturing and maintenance challenges. Our 1,500+ experienced recruiters across 250+ offices work relentlessly to put our workforce in a position to thrive. Let us rise to meet your challenges and put our people-are everything spirit to the test as your career continues to grow.

Aerotek offers weekly pay, employee benefits including medical, dental & vision, life insurance, health advocacy and employee assistance programs, a 401(k) plan, and employee discounts.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.