Equipment Operator

The Heavy Equipment Operator operates a variety of material handlers and loaders to move, load and unload recyclable materials.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

The essential functions include, but are not limited to the following:

- Operating material handlers and loaders of various sizes and weights in the loading, hauling and unloading of various equipment, materials, and supplies

- Performing routine inspection and preventive maintenance on assigned equipment; cleaning equipment, greasing equipment, and referring defects or repairs to supervisor.

- Performing all duties in conformance to appropriate safety and operating standards; report potentially unsafe conditions

- Providing constant courtesy, discretion, and sound judgment with customers and co-workers

- Assist with purchasing of material as needed

- Performing other work-related duties as assigned

- Consistently at work and on-time

- Any other work as assigned

Minimum Qualifications (Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities)

- Two (2) years experience involving the use of medium and heavy equipment

- Working knowledge of the hazards and safety precautions common to heavy equipment operations

- Working knowledge of the methods, materials, and tools used in the metal recycling industry

- Skill in operation of above-listed tools and equipment

- Ability to understand and follow verbal and written instructions

- Ability to effectively communicate in writing and verbally

- Ability to observe proper safety precautions

- Ability to establish effective working relationships with other employees, supervisors, and customers

- Ability to perform heavy manual tasks under varying weather conditions

- Ability to drive and operate a variety of equipment under varying conditions

- Ability to make independent judgments which have considerable impacts on the organization

- Ability to understand industry material and proper handling

The candidate must be able to work Monday-Friday. 8:00 am to 4:30 pm and Saturday 8 am to 1:00 pm. The schedule may vary depending on company needs.

All Applicants must pass a pre-employment drug screen and background check.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $21.71 - $27.87 per hour

Benefits:

- 401(k)

- 401(k) matching

- Dental insurance

- Employee assistance program

- Flexible spending account

- Health insurance

- Paid time off

- Tuition reimbursement

- Vision insurance

Ability to Commute:

- Brighton, CO 80603 (Required)

Work Location: In person