Equipment Operator C

Radius Recycling; Tacoma (WA); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Radius Recycling, Inc. seeks an Equipment Operator C to operate cranes and loaders and other heavy equipment in a scrap yard in Tacoma, WA. The role centers on lifting, moving, and placing materials while complying with health, safety and environmental standards.

You will coordinate with yard staff, verify load weights, and perform basic maintenance reporting. A High School diploma or GED and related training or experience are required.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED preferred.
• Related training or experience operating the different types of equipment referenced.

Responsibilities

• Adheres to Metals Recycling Health, Safety and Environmental standards.
• Operates cranes and other equipment to lift, move, or place loads.
• Determines load weights and checks against lifting capacities.
• Loads/unloads bundles from trucks and moves material to/from containers.
• Avoids hazards and obstructions; follows signals from crew members.
• Coordinates machine actions with other activities in the yard.
• Provides backup or assistance throughout the yard as needed.
• Completes paperwork for crane inspections and reports deficiencies.
• Performs basic sorting of scrap and prep for processing.
• Performs special projects or other duties as assigned.

Skills

Crane operation

Loader operation

Safety compliance

Heavy equipment knowledge

Education

High School diploma or GED

Tools

Cranes

Loaders

Job description

General Position Summary & Responsibilities:

The Equipment Operator C is capable or operating a crane and/or loader as well as other heavy equipment. This role involves using hydraulic and/or cable equipment to lift and move materials, machines, and/or products in various directions, while ensuring compliance with the company’s Health, Safety, and Environmental standards. The Equipment Operator C must possess knowledge of machines and tools, including their designs, uses, repair, and maintenance.

This position operates under flexible parameters. The primary goal of this position is to achieve excellence in all facets of the position. Providing the highest quality product safely, effectively, and efficiently decreases accidents and errors and increase profits.

Essential Functions

• Environmental and Health & Safety (H&S)
  • Strictly adheres to all Metals Recycling Business Health, Safety, and Environmental standards.
  • Provides a safe environment for all employees, customers, and visitors.
• Operational Performance & Best Business Practices
  • Move levers, depress foot pedals, or turn dials to operate cranes or other equipment for lifting, moving, or placing loads.
  • Determine load weights and check them against lifting capacities to prevent overload.
  • Load or unload bundles from trucks or move material to or from containers using moving equipment.
  • Take actions to avoid potential hazards or obstructions, such as other equipment, workers, or moving objects.
  • Align machine with reference stakes and guidelines, ground, or positioning equipment following hand or audio signals form other workers.
  • Coordinate machine actions with other activities, such as positioning or moving loads in response to hand or audio signals from crew members.
  • Provide backup or assistance throughout the yard as needed or assigned.
• Equipment & Maintenance
  • Complete paperwork associated with the inspection of crane mechanisms or lifting accessories and report any equipment deficiencies or malfunctions to the proper supervisor.
  • Basic sorting of scrap, as well as metal and debris in preparation for processing.
• Special Projects
  • Performs special projects or other duties as needed or assigned.

Internal Control Responsibilities

Supports the Company’s Internal Control process which includes understanding, communicating, and complying with defined internal controls as well as suggesting and making modifications to the policies, procedures, and controls to better relate to the business.

Communicates upward problems in operations, noncompliance with the code of conduct, or other policy violations or illegal actions.

Job Conditions

This position is regularly exposed to all weather conditions. Physical hazards such as noise, fumes, and dirt are present due to the equipment, machinery, and scrap as would be found throughout the scrap yard. Safety shoes, hearing protection, respirators, face shields, and additional personal protective equipment as needed, must be worn to eliminate the risks associated with these hazards. Travel is not required for this position.

Handling multiple issues regarding safety and maintenance increases pressure. Workload may be unpredictable, and pressure can be substantial during peak times. Critical deadlines require considerable adaptability. Disturbances of workflow and/or irregularities in work schedule are expected and occur on an intermittent basis. Extra hours may be required, sometimes on weekends, weekdays, and holidays.

Physical Activities Required to Perform Essential Functions

Ability to: sit in the seat of a crane continually, up to 60 feet off ground level; stand rarely except when walking to and from worksite; lift and carry up to 50 pounds rarely; crouch or bend at the knees occasionally to inspect crane; stoop or bend at the waist occasionally to increase visibility; reach at arms length and overhead frequently when operating crane levers; twist and turn at the neck and trunk continually; climb occasionally when entering crane cab; walk frequently on uneven ground; handle and grasp levers and dials continually; continuous leg and foot motion when using pedals; communicate by speech and hearing continually. Visual acuity needed for constant observation and scrap inspection. Mental dexterity needed as Equipment Operator will work independently while demonstrating attention to detail and continuous awareness.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED Certification preferred.
• Related training or experience operating the different types of equipment references is preferred.

Equal Opportunity Employer
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