Heavy Equipment Operator

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Lexington, KY | $-$ | 1 month ago

Sims Metal (Sims) is a global leader in metal recycling. With facilities across the globe, Sims plays an intrinsic role in the circular economy by making resources available for future use. As a responsible corporate citizen, we continuously seek new ways to broaden our participation in the environmental sector, ensuring that our future is as bright, safe, and secure as at any time in our long history.

• Operate equipment including frontend loader, 12k forklift or smaller with rotator, bobcat and skid steer, following Sims safety regulations and golden rules.
• Provide pre‑shift and end‑shift inspections and ensure greasing and daily upkeep of equipment and work areas.
• Perform routine maintenance (lubricating, fueling, cleaning).
• Complete inspection reports prior to using equipment.
• Safely operate machinery under the direction of a shift supervisor or production manager (e.g., load trucks, pile scrap material, load/unload barges and rail cars).
• Conduct end‑shift clean‑up and equipment inspection.
• Regularly clean equipment to preserve its quality and functionality.
• Commit to overall safety of the work environment.
• Sweep and shovel residual waste from the process.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

• High School diploma or GED.
• Valid driver’s license.
• Minimum 12 months related experience and/or training, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Ability to meet the physical demands described in the job.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Sims is proud to be an equal‑opportunity employer. We value the diversity of all of our employees and are committed to creating an inclusive working environment where everyone can contribute, advance on merit, and realize their full potential. Sims does not discriminate with regard to race, sex, religion, color, national origin, citizenship status, disability, age, marital or familial status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, veteran status, housing status, source of income, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local laws.

This applies to any employment decision, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training. Qualified applicants with a disability in need of a reasonable accommodation may request such without fear of reprisal or discrimination.

To achieve our purpose to create a world without waste to preserve our planet, we are guided by our Principles of

Purpose:

Be Safe + Well, Band Together, Be Accountable + Transparent, Consistently Innovate, Inspire with Purpose, Celebrate + Have Fun.