Heavy Equipment Operator

Description

Position:
Heavy Equipment Operator

Division:
Metal Source

Status:
Full Time / Hourly

SUMMARY:

The Heavy Equipment Operator is responsible for safely operating the heavy equipment in our recycling yards.

REPORTS TO:

Yard Supervisor / Yard Manager

SUPERVISES: N/A

• Perform pre- and post-operation inspection of the equipment in accordance with Company policy to ensure windows, lights, mirrors and rear-view camera are clean and operational.
• Perform and document minor service on equipment, referring to more complicated mechanical issues to Maintenance Shop for repair.
• Operate material handling crane to move material within the yard.
• Load and unload trucks / trailers of material with crane or other material handling equipment.
• Process and prepare scrap metal material for shipping per instructions.
• Direct customers within the yard and help customers unload material.
• This position will be cross trained to help in other areas of the yard as needed.
• Regular and timely attendance is an expectation of the position.
• Follow the 5S foundations for deploying lean production tools and processes.

• Previous Heavy Equipment Operator experience preferred.
• High School Diploma preferred but not required.

• Team player attitude
• Eagerness to learn and grow with the company.
• Ability to adhere to company attendance policy.

• Physical Activity:
  Talking, hearing, repetitive motion, stooping, crouching, standing, walking, lifting, and climbing stairs.
• Physical Requirements:
  
  Exerting up to fifty (50) pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to twenty-five (25) pounds of force frequently, and/or up to ten (10) pounds of force constantly to move objects.
• Visual Acuity: ability to operate machinery and determine the accuracy, neatness, and thoroughness of the work assigned including making general observations of facilities.
• The worker is subject to environmental conditions. Some protection from weather conditions but not necessarily from temperature changes. Also subject to dust, dirt, and extreme noise.

• Service – Striving to provide the best experience for our customers and suppliers by making intentional actions and decisions to benefit others.
• Organization – Possessing a fanatical commitment to operating clean, consistent, and efficient facilities.
• Growth – Dedication towards continual improvement within our journey to become a better company.
• Pride – To be proud of, and believe in, our company and the products and services we provide.