Equipment Operator

World Resource News; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Venture Metals +, a fast-growing metal recycling company in Houston, is hiring a Heavy Equipment Operator to load and unload scrap metal with a grapple, forklift or skid steer and to assist with maintenance and repairs to minimize downtime. The role involves outdoor work in all weather, site cleanliness, safety compliance, and logging service records.

Ideal candidates have experience operating heavy equipment (grapple crane, forklift, skid steer, or excavator) and/or equipment maintenance, and

Qualifications

• Experience operating grapple crane, forklift, skid steer or excavator.
• Equipment maintenance experience is a plus.
• Ability to work outdoors in all weather and wear PPE including safety glasses, hard hat, high-visibility vest, ear plugs, gloves and safety-toe boots.

Responsibilities

• Load and unload scrap metal using grapple crane, forklift or skid steer.
• Help maintain, troubleshoot and repair heavy equipment and industrial recycling equipment to minimize downtime.
• Keep service logs and maintenance records.
• Keep site clean and clear of debris and hazards.
• Follow all safety requirements and participate in coaching.

Skills

Grapple crane operation

Forklift operation

Skid steer operation

Excavator operation

Equipment maintenance experience

Job description

Houston, TX USA

Venture Metals +, a fast-growing metal recycling company, is hiring a Heavy Equipment Operator for its Houston plant to grow its operations team. The operator loads and unloads scrap metal with a grapple, forklift or skid steer, helps maintain, troubleshoot and repair heavy equipment and industrial recycling equipment to minimize downtime, keeps service logs and maintenance records, keeps the site clean and clear of debris and hazards, follows all safety requirements and gives and receives feedback for coaching. The outdoor position (under roofing) works in all weather with exposure to dust, fumes and noise, and requires PPE including safety glasses, hard hat, high-visibility vest, ear plugs, gloves and safety-toe boots. Some experience operating a grapple crane, forklift, skid steer or excavator, or equipment maintenance experience, is helpful; scrap metal or waste experience is a plus but not necessary. LinkedIn lists the role as entry level.