Equipment Operator

SA Recycling LLC; El Paso (TX); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Pay

Medical plans with Dental/ Vision/Life

401k with Company Match

Weekly Pay

Referral Incentives

Uniforms and PPE

Safety and Profitability Bonuses

Job summary

SA Recycling LLC is seeking a dedicated Equipment Operator in El Paso to operate heavy equipment for loading and unloading scrap and moving materials around the yard. The role involves outdoor work in varying weather and strict adherence to safety, health, and environmental standards.

The position provides competitive pay, benefits options, 401(k) with company match, and weekly pay. A post-offer screening and background check are required.

Qualifications

• High School diploma, GED or equivalent work experience.
• 1 year experience operating hydraulic crane and wheeled bucket loader; metal scrap or construction preferred.
• Bilingual in English and Spanish is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Operate heavy equipment to load/unload scrap metal and debris for processing or shipping.
• Determine load weights and verify against lifting capacities to prevent overloads.
• Identify and grade inbound scrap and reject unacceptable items.
• Drain and remove fluids from autos, refrigerators, etc.
• Direct truck drivers for loading/unloading of scrap material.
• Perform daily equipment inspections and report defects to supervisor.
• Comply with safety, health, and environmental rules and procedures.

Skills

Reading instructions

Learn new tasks

Bi-lingual (English/Spanish)

Education

High School diploma/GED or equivalent

Tools

Hydraulic crane

Wheeled bucket loader

Job description

We are looking for a hard-working, reliable and safety minded individual to join our team as an Equipment Operator. As a Equipment Operator, you will be responsible for the safe and efficient operations of a heavy equipment to load and unload containers and trailers, and lift and move scrap metal and other materials around the recycling yard.

This position will work outside in varying weather conditions, and SA Recycling strictly adheres to all Metals Recycling Business Health, Safety, and Environmental standards.

Hourly rate will be determined by experience.

SA Recycling offers:

• Competitive Pay
• Choice of 2 Medical plans, with Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance
• 401k with a Company Match
• Weekly Pay
• Referral Incentives
• Company provided uniforms and PPE
• Eligible for Safety and Profitability Bonuses

Responsibilities of an Equipment Operator

• Operate a various heavy equipment to load and unload scrap metal and debris in preparation for processing or shipping.
• Determine load weights and verify against lifting capacities to prevent overloads and dangerous situations.
• Identify and grade inbound scrap and reject unacceptable items.
• Drain and remove fluids and gasses from autos, refrigerators, air conditioners, etc.
• Direct truck drivers into proper position for loading and unloading of scrap metal or other materials.
• Perform daily equipment inspections and report any concerns, defects or needed repairs to supervisor.
• Comply with all applicable federal, state, local, & SA Recycling safety, health, & environmental rules, regulations, policies, & procedures.

Qualifications of Equipment Operator

• High School diploma, GED Certification, or equivalent work experience.
• 1-year experience operating a hydraulic crane and wheeled bucket loader; operations in the scrap metal or construction industries preferred.
• Bi-lingual (English and Spanish) a plus.
• Ability to carry out instructions provided in written or oral form.
• Ability to learn new tasks as assigned required.

PLEASE NOTE: The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required.

An offer of employment by SA Recycling is contingent on the satisfactory completion of a post-offer drug screen, physical exam, and background check with a credit check (if position specified).

All US applicants must be 18 years of age or older.

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