Job Summary
We are seeking a skilled and safety-conscious Equipment Operator to join our team. The ideal candidate will have 4 years experience operating heavy machinery. The Hydraulic Crane /Heavy Equipment Operator & Scrap Metal Buyer is responsible for safely operating and maintaining equipment to move, load, and unload scrap metal materials and other objects at a busy scrap metal recycling facility.
This position performs daily inspections and conducts all work in accordance with company safety.
Responsibilities
· Operate cranes (material handler) to lift, move, sort, load, and unload metal material
* Operate forklift, bobcat, and payloaders as neededto lift, move, sort load and unload metal material
· Ability to sort metal material with magnet or grapple crane equipment
· Maintain radio communication with crew members while observing details on the ground.
· Observe hand signals from other crew members and surrounding area.
· Perform and log daily equipment inspections
· Monitor equipment operations and identify malfunctions.
· Report and/or perform/assist with routine and scheduled maintenance on equipment as required.
· Inspect, adjust, and perform minor repairs.
* Learn different grades of ferrous and nonferrous material, purchase scrap metals from customers
* Hand weigh scrap material
* Record material
· Comply with Company and Client policies and procedures.
· Support a zero-incident safety culture and assume personal accountability and responsibility for safe work practices in all projects, activities, and operations.
· Other duties as assigned
Monday through Friday (7:30/7:45am to 5/5:15pm) - Rotating Saturday 7:30am until 2:15pm
Qualifications
- Proven experience operating heavy machinery
- Strong attention to detail with a commitment to safety practices
- Excellent communication skills and ability to work well in a team-oriented environment.
- · Experience in metals industry a plus
- Able to work in all weather and temperature environments
- Willingness to learn new skills and adapt to changing job requirements as needed.
Join us in contributing to exciting projects while ensuring safety and efficiency on every task!
Physical Requirements of the Job
· Ability to read, write and speak English
· Walk, sit, stand, climb ladders and stairs lift up to 50 pounds
· Vision abilities (with correction) include close, distance, peripheral, depth, and the ability to adjust focus.
Health, Dental, Term Life and Short Term Disability Insurance - 401k and employer matching available first of the month following 30 days of employment.
The statements included in this job description are not intended to be all-inclusive. They represent typical elements and criteria necessary to successfully perform the job. Other
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $25.00 - $28.65 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Experience:
- Heavy equipment operation: 3 years (Required)
Work Location: In person
