Heavy Equipment Materials Operator

About the role

We are looking for hard-working, reliable and safety minded individuals to join our team as a Heavy Equipment Crane Operator. As a Heavy Equipment Operator, you will be responsible for the safe and efficient operation of a hydraulic grapple or magnetic crane to lift, sort, load or unload scrap metal and debris in preparation for processing operations, also load and unload containers and trailers and lift and move heavy scrap metal of varying sizes and weights around the work area. This position will work outside in varying weather conditions, and SA Recycling strictly adheres to all Metals Recycling Business Health, Safety, and Environmental standards.

Responsibilities

• Basic sorting of scrap, as well as metal and debris in preparation for processing.
• Operation of hydraulic grapple or magnetic crane to lift, sort, load or unload scrap metal and debris in preparation for processing operations.
• Load and unload containers and trailers and lift and move scrap metal of varying sizes and weights around the work area.
• Provide a safe environment for all employees, customers, and visitors.
• Perform daily inspections on equipment reporting any defects or needed repairs to supervisor.
• Determine load weights and verify against lifting capacities to prevent overloads and dangerous situations.
• Comply with all applicable federal, state, local, & SA Recycling safety, health, & environmental rules, regulations, policies, & procedures.

Qualifications

• High School diploma, GED Certification, or equivalent work experience.
• Must pass a required background check, drug screen, and physical.
• Must have experience in the operation of a Caterpillar, Sennebogen, Grapple.
• Previous hydraulic crane experience preferred.
• Bi-lingual (English and Spanish) a plus.
• Ability to carry out instructions provided in written, oral, or diagrammatic form.
• Ability to learn new tasks as assigned.

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits including affordable medical, dental, and vision care.
• 401(k) with a company match.
• Company-provided uniforms and PPE.

Pay

• Competitive pay.
• Weekly pay.