Heavy Equipment Operator

About the role

The Heavy Equipment Operator supports the safe and efficient operation of the scrap yard by operating various material handling equipment relevant to a scrap yard, including material handlers, front-end loaders, skid steers, and other pieces of heavy or light equipment.

About Harmon Scrap Metal

We are Harmon Scrap Metal, a company that recycles by processing scrap metal. Our mission is to empower people to recycle the past to impact the future. We are intentional and disciplined in our pursuit to see every team member reach their personal, professional, and financial goals through the work we do together. Our core values—Discipline, Trust, Accountability, Alignment, Adaptability, and Safety—guide our hiring process and daily operations. We are transparent and results-oriented in all we do.

Responsibilities

• Properly follow company and OSHA safety procedures; attend safety meetings and participate in safety program
• Operate heavy equipment of various sizes, including material handler, loaders, skid steers, etc.
• Duties include but are not limited to loading scrap into trailers, unloading vehicles, moving material throughout the yard, loading trucks
• Perform daily pre-operation inspections on equipment, reporting any defects or needed repairs via CRMM app
• Keep grounds clear of debris while maintaining safety standards
• General labor duties that may include but are not limited to sweeping, shoveling, and general clean-up of any area and/or equipment throughout the yard
• Effectively communicate over radio with teammates and truck drivers for traffic coordination, production, and safety procedures
• Attend and participate in internal meetings and complete required training
• Perform other related duties as assigned by management

Requirements

• Thorough understanding of practices involved in the use of various types of light and heavy equipment
• Thorough understanding of maintenance and basic upkeep associated with light and heavy equipment
• Thorough understanding of safety protocols and ability to safely operate machinery
• Superior skill operating assigned equipment safely and efficiently
• Effective written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety manuals and procedure manuals
• 2 years of experience using a front-end loader, skid steer, or scrap handler in an industrial/outdoor work environment
• Knowledge of heavy-equipment operating principles
• Ability to operate equipment under varying working conditions
• Valid Driver's License with a satisfactory driving record

Physical Requirements

• Sit for extended periods, up to 15 feet from ground level
• Ability to lift, push, or pull a minimum of 50 pounds
• Frequently climb up and down ladders; crouch and bend at the knee; stoop or bend at the waist; reach arms overhead; and twist and turn at the neck and trunk
• Continually handle and grasp levers and dials; continuous leg and foot motion when using pedals
• Work environment involves frequent and/or regular exposure to natural and unusual elements, such as extreme temperatures, toxic chemicals, biohazardous materials, dirt, dust, fumes, smoke, and/or loud noises
• Walk frequently on uneven surfaces

Benefits

• Company Paid Life Insurance
• Short-Term Disability (STD) Insurance
• Employee Dental & Vision Insurance
• Medical Insurance
• Paid Holidays
• Paid Time Off (PTO) Program
• Professional Training & Development Opportunities

Disclaimer: The sorting and processing of scrap metals involves using permanent magnets and electromagnets, creating magnetic fields, which can interfere with electronic medical devices like cardiac pacemakers and defibrillators.