Yard Worker

Job Description

Job Description

Job Title: Yard Worker

Job Description

The Yard Worker supports day-to-day operations in a car auction yard by performing outdoor general labor, handling automotive parts, and using digital tools to document inventory. This role is ideal for someone who enjoys working outside in all weather conditions, is comfortable with physical tasks, and can reliably maintain strong attendance.

Responsibilities

• Work outdoors in a car auction yard throughout the entire shift, regardless of weather conditions.
• Handle and move automotive parts such as tires, bumpers, hoods, and similar components safely and efficiently.
• Use devices such as tablets or iPads to take clear, accurate photos of automotive parts and vehicles.
• Upload photos and related information into the designated system, ensuring accuracy and completeness.
• Perform general yard work and general labor tasks as assigned, including organizing and staging vehicles or parts.
• Use basic hand tools as needed for yard and general production activities.
• Follow all safety guidelines and procedures while working in the yard and handling parts.
• Maintain consistent and reliable attendance, arriving on time and ready to work each scheduled shift.
• Support construction, production, or general production-related tasks in the yard as required.

Essential Skills

• Ability to work outdoors at all times in a car auction yard environment.
• Capability to lift and move automotive parts such as tires, bumpers, hoods, and similar items.
• Comfort using devices such as tablets or iPads to take photos and upload them into a system.
• Basic proficiency with digital tools and systems for uploading images and information.
• Experience with general labor, yard work, or similar physically demanding roles.
• Ability to use hand tools safely for general yard and production tasks.
• Strong reliability and commitment to attendance, with a focus on being consistently present and punctual.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience in general labor, construction, production, or general production work.
• Experience working in outdoor environments for extended periods of time.
• Familiarity with automotive parts and components used in vehicles.
• Comfort working in a fast-paced yard or industrial setting.
• Attention to detail when documenting and photographing parts for system uploads.

Why Work Here?

You will join a contract opportunity that offers consistent outdoor work and the chance to stay active throughout the day. The role provides hands-on experience in a car auction environment, exposure to automotive operations, and the opportunity to build practical skills with digital tools and yard operations. You can expect a straightforward, task-focused setting where reliability and strong work ethic are valued.

Work Environment

This role is entirely outdoors in a car auction yard, with work performed in all weather conditions. You will be on your feet for most of the day, walking the yard, handling automotive parts, and performing general labor tasks. The environment includes vehicles, automotive components, and general production or construction-style activities. You will use devices such as tablets or iPads to take photos and upload them into a system, as well as basic hand tools for yard work. The setting is active and physically demanding, and attire should be practical and suitable for outdoor, hands-on work.

This is a Contract position based out of Knoxville, TN.

The pay range for this position is $16.00 - $18.00/hr.

Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following: • Medical, dental & vision • Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital • 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available • Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) • Short and long-term disability • Health Spending Account (HSA) • Transportation benefits • Employee Assistance Program • Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

This is a fully onsite position in Knoxville,TN.

This position is anticipated to close on Sep 23, 2026.

Aerotek® Inc. provides staffing and services solutions in manufacturing, logistics, construction, aviation, facilities and maintenance. We provide the expertise, solutions and people required to rise to the challenges of North American industry. Headquartered in Hanover, Md., Aerotek operates a unified network of over 200 offices across North America, supporting more than 18,000 clients each year. Aerotek is an Allegis Group company, the global leader in workforce and business solutions. To learn more, visit: Aerotek.com | 1-888-AEROTEK.

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.

San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance:
Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Massachusetts Lie Detector:
It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI):
We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.

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 meet 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 in solving 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.

Company Description

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 meet 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 in solving 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.