Equipment Operator - Heavy

Sims Limited; Oklahoma City, Northern (OK, KY); Hybrid; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Sims Limited in Oklahoma City, OK is seeking a material handler/operator to operate grapple/magnet loaders (>9 tons) and forklifts to assist unloading customers and loading trailers for transport of scrap materials. You will inspect incoming material and grade accordingly, ensuring a safe, efficient work environment.

The role is safety-sensitive and requires experience with heavy equipment, a high school diploma or GED, and the ability to read, follow instructions, and communicate in English.

Qualifications

• 3 to 5 years’ experience operating heavy equipment.
• Ability to read and comprehend instructions, procedures, memos.
• Ability to speak and understand English.
• High school diploma or GED completed.

Responsibilities

• Adhere to all safety policies.
• Load and unload customer’s trucks/vehicles.
• Perform routine maintenance on loader (lubricating, fueling, cleaning).
• Complete inspection reports prior to using equipment.
• Maintain general housekeeping and a safe environment.

Skills

Heavy equipment operation

English proficiency

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

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Date: Oct 1, 2026

Location

Oklahoma City, OK, US, 73149

Company: simsmetalm

Founded in Australia in 1917, Sims Limited (Sims) is a global leader in metal recycling and circular solutions for technology. We play a critical role in advancing circularity anddecarbonisationby supplying recycled materials and re-purposed products that help preserve our planet.

At Sims, we believe in developing our people. With a strong promote-from-within philosophy and a range ofprogrammesthat support continuous learning, we offer opportunities for meaningful, long-term careers. Employing more than 4,100 people worldwide, weoperateover 155 facilities across 13 countries. As an ASX-listed company, Sims provides the stability, transparency, and professional growth opportunities of a publicly tradedorganisation, all driven by our purpose: to create a world without waste.

Job Summary

Operates material handler (grapple/magnet) and front-end loaders (>9 tons), and forklift to assist unloading customers and load trailers to prepare for transport of scrap materials. Inspects incoming material and grades accordingly.

Primary Responsibilities

• Adhere to all SMM safety policies.
• Load and unload customer’s trucks/vehicles.
• Performs routine maintenance on loader such as lubricating, fueling, and cleaning.
• Completes inspection report prior to using equipment.
• Perform and maintain general housekeeping.
• Provides a safe environment for all employees, customers, and visitors.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• 3 to 5 years’ experience operating heavy equipment.
• High school diploma or GED.
• Must pass pre-employment physical and drug screen.
• Ability to read and comprehend instructions, procedures, correspondence, and memos.
• Ability to speak and understand English.

Safety Sensitive Position

A career with Sims provides you with the opportunity to work with an organization whose goal is to be the world’s safest and most responsible recycling company. Our people achieve this by creating a zero-harm workplace, being exemplary members of the communities in which we operate, and being responsible stewards of the environment. We also offer competitive pay and a range of attractive benefits.

At sims together we are a diverse group ofemployees who are supported by our equal opportunity policy. To achieve our purpose to create a world without waste to preserve our planet, we are guided by our Principles of Purpose: Be Safe + Well, Band Together, Be Accountable + Transparent, Consistently Innovate, Inspire with Purpose, Celebrate + Have Fun.

Why Choose A Career with Sims?

Sims is a hub of innovation, offering employees the chance to explore new ideas and technologies while providing ample opportunities for personal and professional growth.

With a diverse workforce, Sims fosters a sense of belonging and inclusion where employees can thrive and establish lasting connections. Working at Sims offers the chance to engage with a global network, providing opportunities for travel, cross-cultural experiences, and the ability to contribute to a sustainable future. Sims is renowned as one of the world’s leading sustainable companies, empowering employees to make a difference in creating a world without waste to preserve the planet.

Sims prioritizes employee wellbeing, offering superior benefits packages, meaningful training opportunities, and a supportive atmosphere where employees feel valued and heard at all levels of the organization. Sims maintains a strong focus on safety, where individuals are encouraged to challenge themselves, contribute, and support one another, in a collaborative team environment.