Experienced Heavy Equipment Operator, Year Round Work, OT Available

Conservit Inc; Hagerstown (MD); On-site; USD 30,307 - 41,328; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Disability benefits

Life insurance

Vacation & sick pay

Uniforms provided

PPE provided

Bonus opportunities

ESOP

Job summary

ConservIt is seeking an Experienced Heavy Equipment Operator for year-round, full-time work in Hagerstown, MD. OT available; daily shift from 7:30 am to 3:45 pm, Saturdays may be required. Wage range $22–$30/hour; safety-sensitive position.

Qualified candidates have high school diploma or GED and 2–3 years of heavy equipment experience, preferably in scrap/metals. Valid driver’s license required, and PPE provided by the company.

Qualifications

• Education and/or experience as described; recycling/metals background a plus.
• Excellent listening skills and ability to read, write, and interpret safety rules and instructions.
• Valid Driver’s License required.

Responsibilities

• Operate various heavy equipment safely and efficiently.
• Load rail cars, trucks, and the mills; assist yard crew with site housekeeping.
• Perform routine inspection and preventative maintenance on equipment.

Skills

Excellent listening skills

English reading/writing

Safety conscious

Education

High school diploma or GED

2–3 years heavy equipment experience

Tools

Skidsteer loader

Material handler crane

Track loader

Wheel loader

Pettibone Cary Lift

Backhoe

Shear

Dozer

Job description

Monday – Friday: 7:30 am– 3:45 pm | Saturdays 7:30-11:45 AM

Experienced Heavy Equipment Operator, Year Round Work, OT Available

Location: Hagerstown, MD

Type: Full time

Have years of experience? Have you operated equipment in a quarry? The scrap industry could be for you! Year Round Work!

Full Time: Monday – Friday, Occasional Saturdays, OT Available, Day Shift, Year Round Employment. Rate: $22 – $30/hour

** This is a safety-sensitive position. **

With over 100 employees/owners throughout it’s three locations, ConservIt is 100% employee owned.We offer competitive wages and great benefits including medical, dental, vision insurance; short term and long term disability benefits; company paid life insurance; vacation and sick pay, company uniforms, laundry service, company provided PPE, bonus opportunities, Employee Stock Ownership Plan (retirement plan), safety work boot reimbursement and more.

SUMMARY:

Perform all tasks necessary to efficiently and safely operate a variety of heavy equipment used in the scrap metal yard, have excellent listening skills, assist with maintenance and repair activities of equipment and perform a variety of tasks in the cleaning and upkeep of the yard. Experience with Equipment in a Scrap Metal Yard, such as skidsteer loader, material handler crane (with grapple and/or magnet), track loader, wheel loader, Pettibone Cary Lift, backhoe, shear, dozer. Load rail cars, trucks, and the mills!

QUALIFICATIONS:

In order to perform this job successfully, and individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The following requirements are representative of the knowledge, skills, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions:

• Education and/ or Experience: High school diploma or General Education Degree (GED), two to three years heavy equipment experience, and/or training, or equivalent combination or education and experience required. Previous recycling or metals experience a plus.
• Language and Communication Skills: Excellent listening skills. Ability to read, write and interpret in English such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions and procedure manuals. Valid Driver’s License required.
• Physical Demands: “Heavy”: Exerting up to 100lbs of force occasionally, or up to 40lbs of force frequently, or a negligible amount of force constantly to move objects. Requires six or more hours of sitting in an eight-hour day. Intermittent standing or walking may be required occasionally. Stooping and bending required occasionally. Must be able to see, listen and respond to dangerous situations.
• Work Environment: Usually working outdoors with occasional work indoors or working in various weather conditions.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Perform all duties in a safe and efficient manner. Lockout Tag out must be strictly followed.
• Operates equipment of various sizes and weights in the loading, hauling and unloading of various equipment, metals, and materials.
• Operates construction equipment, such as skidsteer loader, material handler crane, track loader, wheel loader, Pettibone – Cary Lift, shear, dozer.
• Operates small equipment and tools to maintain equipment.
• Works with and assists yard crew in site housekeeping including shoveling and sweeping materials.
• Performs routine inspection and preventative maintenance on assigned equipment and refers defects or repairs to the supervisor; cleans equipment.
• Communicate all mechanical and electrical issues to the supervisor and the maintenance department.
• Assist in the weekly cleanup of the shredder area.
• Wear proper safety equipment.
• Other duties as assigned by supervisor or designated manager

ConservIt is an EEO and Fair Chance Employer.

**Pre-Employment Drug Screen Required, including for marijuana. **

For your entire scrap metal recycling needs, contact us at 301-791-0100.

Serving the tri-state area including: Hagerstown, MD / New Bloomfield, PA / Martinsburg, WV