Excavator Operator

M&M Recycling; Locust Grove (GA); On-site; USD 63,039,000 - 74,501,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Holiday pay

Overtime opportunities

Full-time position

Job summary

M&M Recycling in Locust Grove, GA is seeking an experienced Excavator Operator to run yard cranes and material handlers in a fast-paced scrap metal yard. This full-time role offers overtime potential and room to grow through cross-training on attachments and equipment.

You will operate excavators, cranes, grapples, magnets, and shears, load scrap into processing equipment, and help keep production goals while maintaining safety and efficiency on site.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of excavator operating experience, preferably in scrap yard or heavy equipment environment.
• Hands-on experience operating grapples and magnets; shear experience is a strong plus.
• Strong safety mindset and ability to work safely in fast-paced outdoor environments.

Responsibilities

• Operate excavators and yard cranes with grapples, magnets, and shears to move and process scrap metal safely and efficiently.
• Load scrap metal into balers and processing equipment to meet daily production goals.
• Sort, stage, and organize materials to maximize space, safety, and yard flow.
• Perform daily inspections, basic maintenance, and housekeeping on equipment to ensure safe operation.
• Communicate clearly with ground crew and other operators to coordinate safe moves in a busy yard.

Skills

Excavator operation

Heavy equipment operation

Safety awareness

Team collaboration

Tools

Grapples

Magnets

Shears

Job description

Company Overview

M&M Recycling is a family-owned scrap metal recycling company that values safety, hard work, and doing the job right. We operate a fast-paced yard where skilled equipment operators keep everything moving efficiently and safely.

The Opportunity

We are seeking an experienced Excavator Operator to run yard cranes and material handlers equipped with grapples, magnets, and shears. Your skill and judgment will directly impact yard productivity, safety, and customer satisfaction every day. This is a full-time opportunity for a dependable operator who wants steady work, overtime potential, and room to grow by cross-training on different attachments and equipment.

What You\'ll Do

• Operate excavators and scrap yard cranes using grapples, magnets, and shears to move and process scrap metal safely and efficiently.


• Load scrap metal into balers and other processing equipment to meet daily production and turnaround goals.


• Sort, stage, and organize materials in the yard to keep traffic flowing and maximize space, safety, and efficiency.


• Perform daily inspections, basic maintenance, and housekeeping on your equipment to keep it in safe, reliable working condition.


• Communicate clearly with the ground crew and other operators to coordinate safe moves in a busy, fast-paced yard.

What Success Looks Like

• Within 3060 days, you confidently and safely operate our excavators and cranes with minimal supervision while following all safety procedures.


• You consistently load, move, and process material to meet or exceed daily and weekly yard production targets.


• Equipment under your care remains in good working order through thorough pre-trip inspections and timely reporting of issues.


• You earn the trust of your team by being reliable, communicating well, and contributing to a safe, efficient, team-focused environment.

What We\'re Looking For

• At least 3 years of excavator operating experience, ideally in a scrap yard, demolition, or similar heavy equipment environment.


• Hands\u2011on experience operating grapples and magnets; shear experience is a strong plus.


• Strong safety mindset with a track record of working safely in fast-paced outdoor environments.


• Reliable, hardworking, and team-oriented, with the ability to communicate clearly with ground crews and fellow operators.

Compensation And Benefits

• $22$26 per hour


• Paid time off and holidays


• Full-time, steady work with opportunities for overtime


• Fast-paced outdoor work environment