Auto Tradesperson

GENERAL ACCOUNTABILITY
The Auto Tradesperson is responsible for the dismantling of vehicles and determining the quality of the parts and salability. This role stocks, ships and receives parts.

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES
• Process damaged vehicles, including dismantling salvaged vehicles for sale of parts. Inspects the quality of parts prior to stocking.
• Identifies vehicle parts that are needed for inventory and creates the dismantling packages for Auto Tradespersons and Senior Auto Tradespersons in the bays.
• Identifies parts to be shipped to other Salvage locations.
• Tests and identifies recycled parts, making sure they are ready for sale.
• Test and checks the condition of engines to assist in the selection and valuation before dismantling.
• Verifies that vehicle VIN number matches claims file information.
• Stocks, ships and receives parts.
• Inspects parts in inventory for quality control.
• Updates inventory in the yard management system.

TECHNICAL KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS
• Knowledge of automotive dismantling techniques across a broad range of automotive manufacturers, including the safe use and operation of shop tools and equipment.
• Knowledge of inspection of automotive parts and analysis for quality control.
• Knowledge of warehouse and inventory process; including yard management system.
High Performance Team & Culture
• Supports a culture of leadership and accountability.
• Demonstrates that the Health, Safety and Emergency Management Policy is applied in area of responsibility for self and others.

EDUCATION & CERTIFICATIONS
• Grade 12/GED.
• Power Mobile Equipment certification.
• Possession of a valid driver’s licence.

EXPERIENCE
• 1 – 2 years’ directly related experience.