Crane Operator — Scrap Metal Recycling Yard

Sims Metal; Bridgeport (Montgomery County); On-site; USD 28,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Sims Metal in Bridgeport, PA is seeking an experienced Crane Operator for our scrap metal recycling facility. The role loads and unloads metal, operates cranes and material handlers, and supports daily yard operations in a fast-paced environment.

The ideal candidate has hands-on experience with heavy equipment in recycling or industrial settings, a strong safety mindset, and the ability to work outdoors and overtime as needed. We offer competitive pay and benefits.

Qualifications

• Experience operating cranes or heavy equipment in industrial settings.
• Experience in scrap metal recycling or demolition yard preferred.
• Familiar with grapple and magnet attachments preferred.
• Strong safety and load-handling practices.
• Able to work outdoors in varying weather.
• Able to work overtime and weekends.

Responsibilities

• Safely operate cranes and material handlers to move scrap metal.
• Load and unload trucks, trailers, railcars, and containers.
• Sort metals according to requirements.
• Feed processing equipment such as shears and balers.
• Maintain clean, safe yard and monitor equipment.
• Perform pre-operation inspections and report issues.
• Follow OSHA and environmental guidelines.
• Assist with general yard operations as assigned.

Skills

Crane operation

Material handler

Heavy equipment safety

Outdoor work

Ground communication

Tools

Sennebogen

Liebherr

CAT

Job description

Sims Metal in Bridgeport, PA is seeking an experienced Crane Operator for our scrap metal recycling facility. The role loads and unloads metal, operates cranes and material handlers, and supports daily yard operations in a fast-paced environment.

The ideal candidate has hands-on experience with heavy equipment in recycling or industrial settings, a strong safety mindset, and the ability to work outdoors and overtime as needed. We offer competitive pay and benefits.