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Director of Site Operations

Waco, TX ยท On-site

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Auto Parts Sales Professional

Omaha, NE ยท On-site

$52K - $80K/yr

Kosiski Auto Parts Location: Omaha, NE Schedule: Monday - Friday, 8:00 AM - 5:30 PM ( No Weekends ... Confidently utilize specialized automotive recycling software, parts catalogs, and phone systems to ...

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As of Jul 15, 2026, the average hourly pay for auto recycling in the United States is $26.13, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $20.91 and $29.57 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

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To thrive in Auto Recycling, you need knowledge of automotive parts, mechanical aptitude, safety awareness, and often a high school diploma or equivalent. Familiarity with inventory management systems, hydraulic tools, and forklifts, as well as certifications in hazardous material handling, are typically important. Attention to detail, problem-solving, and strong teamwork help individuals excel in this role. These skills are essential to ensure safe dismantling, accurate sorting, and efficient recycling of automotive components while minimizing environmental impact.

What is an Auto Recycling job?

An Auto Recycling job involves dismantling, sorting, and processing end-of-life vehicles to recover usable parts and materials. Workers identify and remove valuable components like engines, transmissions, and batteries for resale or reuse. They also ensure hazardous materials such as oil, coolant, and fuel are safely disposed of according to environmental regulations. The goal is to reduce waste and maximize the reuse of automotive materials.

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In Auto Recycling, your daily tasks may include dismantling vehicles, identifying valuable parts for resale, and properly disposing of hazardous materials like fluids and batteries. You'll also use specialized tools and machinery to separate materials and ensure safe and environmentally responsible recycling processes. Collaboration with inventory staff, mechanics, and sales teams is common to keep track of parts and maintain efficient operations. The role is hands-on and often physically active, providing a variety of tasks throughout the workday. Over time, you can gain experience with advanced dismantling techniques or move into supervisory and inventory management roles.

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Store Manager | Auto Salvage & Recycling

Pull-A-Part of Columbia LLC

Columbia, SC โ€ข On-site

Other

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

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Job description

Description

Store Managerย 

Top Benefitsย 

  • Medical, Dental & Vision Insuranceย 
  • FREE Life & Short-Term Disability Insuranceย 
  • Long-Term Disability Insuranceย 
  • 401(k) with Company Matchย ย 
  • Paid Holidays & Vacationย ย 
  • On-the-Job Training & Career Developmentย 
  • Employee Referral Bonusย 
  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP)ย ย ย ย 

Your Role

As a Store Manager, you'll lead day-to-day operations for our retail and production teams, ensuring excellence in customer service, safety, and efficiency. You'll build and develop a motivated team, manage budgets and performance goals, and uphold our company's values and commitment to sustainability.ย 

What You'll Do as a Store Manager

  • Lead a culture centered on Safety First and Environmental Stewardshipย 
  • Oversee all store operations, from retail sales to production performanceย 
  • Hire, train, and develop team members for success and growthย 
  • Foster strong customer and community relationshipsย 
  • Manage daily cash controls, inventories, reports, and safety documentationย 
  • Ensure compliance with all company policies, SOPs, and safety standardsย 
  • Maintain a clean, safe, and professional facilityย 
  • Support company marketing and sales initiativesย 
  • Work retail store hours (may include weekends, overtime, and some holidays)ย 
  • Operate in both indoor and outdoor industrial environmentsย 
  • Grow your skills, assist your team, and perform other assigned tasks.ย 

What You Bring as a Store Manager

  • Strong leadership skills with proven experience in retail, industrial, automotive, or recycling operationsย 
  • Commitment to providing outstanding customer serviceย 
  • Proficiency in managing safety programs, budgets, and performance metricsย 
  • Solid organizational and administrative skillsย 
  • Effective communication and people management abilitiesย 
  • Intermediate knowledge of auto parts (advanced preferred)ย 
  • Ability to stand, walk, bend, lift up to 50 lbs, and work outdoorsย 
  • Reliable transportationย 

Preferred:

  • Experience in the automotive salvage or recycling industryย 
  • Bilingual (English/Spanish)ย 

About Pull-A-Part and U-Pull-&-Pay

Pull-A-Part, headquartered in Atlanta, GA, is an award-winning leader in the do-it-yourself used auto parts market. Since 1997, we've redefined the traditional junkyard by emphasizing sustainability, safety, and customer service. Operating 35 locations nationwide - including 11 U-Pull-&-Pay stores - we're proud to help communities save money, recycle responsibly, and keep vehicles on the road longer.ย 

Learn more: https://about.pullapart.com | https://upullandpay.comย 

Our Core Valuesย 

  • Respect - Every team member and customer countsย 
  • Help - Support teammates and customers to reach goalsย 
  • Learn - Ask questions, build skills, and grow confidenceย 
  • Grow - Advance your career in an inclusive, supportive environmentย 

Equal Opportunity Employerย 

Pull-A-Part is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.ย