Heavy Equipment Operator (General)

Duties & Responsibilities

• Performing of all pre-shift and safety inspections of assigned equipment and completing daily inspection reports
• Obedying all safety, operating and work guidelines
• Operating equipment in a safe and timely manner
• Making operating adjustments as necessary to achieve quality and productivity targets
• Care of equipment including fueling, checking and filling all fluids, and other checks as needed
• Reporting condition of equipment and maintenance needs to supervisor
• Utilization of personal cell phone to access work related applications for pre-shift, mid-shift and post-shift usage
• Keeping the assigned piece of equipment clean and in good working condition

Requirements

• 2 years’ experience operating equipment working in the construction or scrap industry or in an industrial setting
• Understanding of the limits and safe operation of equipment
• Working knowledge of the metal preparation process
• Functional smartphone with proper storage to install and use 1-2 apps for work purposes
• Able to work as part of a team
• Sitting, climbing, stooping, lifting, checking, visual inspection, hearing, listening, operation in a safe manner according to work instructions
• Fluency in English

Nice-to-Have

• Bi-Lingual with fluency in both English and Spanish
• 5+ years’ experience operating equipment working in the construction or scrap industry or in an industrial setting
• Possess leadership skills
• Mechanically inclined w/ ability to diagnose minor mechanical issues
• Willingness to travel at times (Company reimbursed Fuel, Hotel, & Food)
• Ability & Knowledge to change mechanical repair components
• Working understanding of Hydraulic systems on equipment