Automotive Parts Specialist - Hands-On Automotive Work Higgins Auto Parts Bakersfield, CA Job Details Full-time From $18 an hour 20 hours ago Benefits Health insurance Dental insurance 401(k) Paid time off 401(k) matching Qualifications Teamwork Outdoor work experience Lifting vehicle parts Driver's License Attention to detail Power tools Hand tools Mechanical knowledge Time management Automotive parts and accessories knowledge Full Job Description Higgins Auto Parts is looking for a motivated, dependable Automotive Parts Technician to join our team. This is a hands-on position working with cars, trucks, and SUVs in our automotive recycling operation. Our vehicles have already been dismantled, and your job will be to locate and pull parts that have been sold to customers , ensuring the correct parts are pulled safely and efficiently. If you're someone who enjoys working around vehicles, using tools, learning how cars work, and staying busy throughout the day, this could be a great opportunity for you. What You'll Do Locate and pull automotive parts from vehicles that have already been dismantled Pull parts based on customer orders and sales tickets Identify the correct vehicle and part using vehicle information and our inventory system Drive a golf cart throughout the yard to locate vehicles and parts Safely remove parts using hand and power tools Pull a variety of automotive parts, including body panels, lights, interior components, suspension components, electrical parts, wheels, and other vehicle components Inspect pulled parts to ensure they are the correct part and in the condition expected Make sure the correct part is pulled for each customer order Bring pulled parts to the appropriate area for processing, delivery, or customer pickup Maintain an organized and safe work area Keep tools and equipment in good working condition Communicate with our sales and inventory teams when there are questions or issues with an order Follow all company safety procedures and guidelines What We're Looking For Someone who is reliable, hardworking, and willing to learn Interest in cars, trucks, SUVs, and the automotive industry Basic automotive knowledge is a plus Comfortable using hand and power tools Good attention to detail Ability to follow instructions and work independently Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced environment Good attitude and willingness to be part of a team Previous automotive, mechanical, parts, or warehouse experience is a plus, but we are willing to train the right person This Job Is a Great Fit If You... Enjoy working with your hands rather than sitting behind a desk Like cars and want to learn more about them Have mechanical experience or want to develop your automotive skills Take pride in doing a job correctly Want a position where you can learn the automotive parts business from the ground up Enjoy working outside in an automotive yard Physical & Work Environment Requirements This is an active, outdoor position.

You should be comfortable with:

Working outside in the automotive yard throughout the workday Driving a golf cart throughout the yard to locate vehicles and parts Bending, kneeling, reaching, and working around vehicles Using hand and power tools Lifting and carrying automotive parts Working in varying outdoor weather conditions Safely navigating an active automotive yard Working safely around automotive equipment and vehicles Why Higgins Auto Parts? At Higgins Auto Parts , you'll be part of a team that provides quality recycled automotive parts to repair shops, body shops, dealerships, and customers throughout the area. You'll get hands-on experience with a wide variety of vehicles and automotive parts while developing valuable skills in the automotive parts and recycling industry. If you are dependable, motivated, enjoy working with vehicles, and want to learn, we want to hear from you. Apply today and join the Higgins Auto Parts team!

Pay:

From $18.00 per hour Expected hours: 40.0 per week

Benefits:

401(k) 401(k) matching Dental insurance Health insurance Paid time off

Work Location:

In person