Heavy Equipment Operator

Principal Objective of Position:

Heavy Equipment Operators are required and responsible for the following: Safe operation of equipment/trucks used to move material in the yard - at times, this will include manual labor on the part of the Equipment Operator. Routine and daily maintenance and cleaning of the equipment operated and the equipment in a cell or task they are assigned to. Ensure the safety of vendors, customers, contractors, and co-workers in the area they are working in. Traveling to an off-site yard or customer’s site could be assigned to qualified and trained operators.

Essential Functions:

The following reflects management’s definition of essential functions for this job but does not restrict the tasks that may be assigned. Management may assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time due to reasonable accommodation or other reasons.

- Operate heavy equipment, trucks, forklifts, balers, and shears in compliance with company safety policies and procedures

- Conduct routine equipment inspections and preventative maintenance on heavy equipment, balers, shears, trucks, and forklifts including lubricating moving parts, grease/oil, and perform minor repairs

- Complete daily inspection sheet

- Move and position raw materials and finished components with use of material moving equipment and/or manual labor when needed to complete task

- Follow appropriate standard operating procedures as guidelines for operating and maintaining equipment

- Identify, sort, and separate ferrous and non-ferrous materials according to grade

- Perform basic troubleshooting of equipment

- If equipment used has scale capability, weigh and record weight of material and forward via email

- Greet and help customers in a safe and professional manner

- Operate or assist in operating or cleaning and daily maintenance of various equipment as needed to complete task assigned

- Off-site work could be assigned as needed to aid other company sites or customers in Material Handling and Processing

- Operators are responsible for the safe operation and completion of any task assigned to enhance daily operation

Other Responsibilities:

- Operate other equipment, if trained

- Other duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Required:

- Minimum 1–3 years of experience operating heavy equipment, preferably cranes or material handlers

- Ability to work outdoors in varying weather conditions

- Mechanical aptitude and basic equipment troubleshooting skills

- Must have basic computer, email, and printer skills

- Must have the ability to work independently and in a team environment

- Self-motivated and takes responsibility for own work; can manage interruptions

- Must perform all duties while meeting safety protocols

- Must have good communication skills

- Must be dependable

Preferred Qualifications:

- High School diploma or equivalent, preferred

- Experience operating electromagnetic cranes or scrap-handling equipment strongly preferred

- Knowledge of metal scrap grades and recycling processes is a plus

- Special and off-site training could be required for off-site work

Work Environment:

The position is in a controlled environment when operating equipment, but if equipment needs repairs or manual labor is required to complete tasks, exposure to weather elements will be present. This position could require overtime and weekend work. Once trained, this person typically works with at least one other individual. The person in this position must be constantly aware of surroundings and look out for other individuals operating equipment.