Equipment Operator C

Radius Recycling, Inc.; Tacoma (WA); On-site; USD 59,000 - 79,000; Full time

Job summary

Radius Recycling, Inc. is seeking an Equipment Operator C to operate cranes and other heavy equipment, move materials, and ensure safety and efficiency in a metal and scrap recycling yard.

The role emphasizes strict adherence to health, safety, and environmental standards while coordinating with yard activities and crews. The ideal candidate will have experience with crane operations, load management, and basic equipment maintenance, and will perform duties in varying weather conditions with

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED preferred.
• Experience operating different types of equipment preferred.

Responsibilities

• Operate crane or loader and other heavy equipment.
• Determine load weights and ensure safe lifting.
• Perform basic equipment maintenance and report deficiencies.
• Follow health, safety, and environmental standards.

Skills

Crane operation

Heavy equipment handling

Safety compliance

Load management

Education

High School diploma or GED

Tools

Crane controls

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.