Crane Operator & Material Handler — Scrap Metal Yard

SA Recycling; Augusta (GA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly Pay

401k with Company Match

Uniforms and PPE

Competitive Pay

Medical, Dental, Vision

Job summary

SA Recycling is seeking a Heavy Equipment Crane Operator to safely operate hydraulic grapple or magnetic cranes, sorting and loading scrap metal for processing. The role involves outdoor work in varying weather and strict adherence to safety standards.

Responsibilities include loading/unloading containers, inspecting equipment daily, and ensuring loads stay within lifting capacities. Bilingual (English/Spanish) is a plus; background checks are required.

Qualifications

• High School diploma, GED Certification, or equivalent work experience.
• Background check, drug screen and physical required.
• Experience operating Caterpillar, Sennebogen or grapple equipment.
• Previous hydraulic crane experience preferred.
• Bilingual English/Spanish a plus.
• Ability to follow written, oral or diagrammatic instructions.
• Ability to learn new tasks as assigned.

Responsibilities

• Sort scrap and debris for processing.
• Operate hydraulic grapple or magnetic crane to lift/sort/load/unload scrap.
• Load and unload containers and trailers and move scrap around the area.
• Provide a safe environment for employees, customers and visitors.
• Conduct daily equipment inspections and report defects.
• Verify load weights against crane capacities to prevent overloads.
• Comply with SA Recycling safety, health and environmental rules and procedures.

Skills

Safety minded

Hard-working

Reliability

Bilingual (English/Spanish)

Education

High School diploma, GED or equivalent

Tools

Caterpillar crane

Sennebogen crane

Grapple

Job description

SA Recycling is seeking a Heavy Equipment Crane Operator to safely operate hydraulic grapple or magnetic cranes, sorting and loading scrap metal for processing. The role involves outdoor work in varying weather and strict adherence to safety standards.

Responsibilities include loading/unloading containers, inspecting equipment daily, and ensuring loads stay within lifting capacities. Bilingual (English/Spanish) is a plus; background checks are required.