Heavy Equipment Crane Operator

Sa-Recycling; Clarksville (TN); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly Pay

401k with Company Match

Company provided uniforms and PPE

Competitive pay

Bonuses for safety and performance

Medical, dental, vision benefits

Job summary

SA Recycling is seeking a dedicated Crane Operator to safely operate hydraulic grapples or magnetic cranes for loading, unloading, and moving scrap metal in outdoor conditions. You will follow written and verbal instructions, perform daily equipment inspections, and coordinate with truck drivers to ensure efficient operations.

The role emphasizes safety, adherence to environmental standards, and the ability to work in varying weather while meeting production needs.

Qualifications

• High School diploma, GED certification, or equivalent work experience.
• Ability to carry out instructions provided in written or oral form.
• Bi-lingual (English and Spanish) a plus.

Responsibilities

• Operate a grapple or magnetic crane to lift, sort, load or unload scrap metal and debris.
• Determine load weights and verify against lifting capacities.
• Manipulate hydraulic grapple or magnet crane within safe operational parameters.
• Perform daily inspections and report concerns, defects or needed repairs.
• Direct truck drivers into proper position for loading or unloading of scrap metal.

Skills

Bilingual English/Spanish

Follow written and verbal instructions

Attendance is a must

Education

High School diploma / GED or equivalent

Job description

We are looking for hard-working, reliable and safety minded individual to join our team as a Crane Operator. As a Hydraulic Crane Operator, you will be responsible for the safe and efficient operations of a hydraulic grapple or magnetic crane to load and unload containers and trailers, and lift and move scrap metal of varying sizes and weights around the work area.

This position will work outside in varying weather conditions, and SA Recycling strictly adheres to all Metals Recycling Business Health, Safety, and Environmental standards.

Responsibilities of a Crane Operator

• Operate a grapple or magnetic crane to lift, sort, load or unload scrap metal and debris in preparation for processing.
• Determine load weights and verify against lifting capacities to prevent overloads and dangerous situations.
• Manipulate hydraulic grapple or magnetic crane according to written, verbal or signal instructions within safe operational parameters.
• Perform daily inspections reporting any concerns, defects or needed repairs to supervisor.
• Direct truck drivers into proper position for loading or unloading of scrap metal.
• Comply with all applicable federal, state, local, & SA Recycling safety, health, & environmental rules, regulations, policies, & procedures.

Qualifications of Crane Operator

• High School diploma, GED Certification, or equivalent work experience.
• 2-year previous grapple crane operations in the scrap metal or construction industries preferred.
• Bi-lingual (English and Spanish) a plus.
• Ability to carry out instructions provided in written or oral form.
• Ability to learn new tasks as assigned required.
• Must pass a medical physical and drug test
• Must pass a background check
• Attendance is a must for this position

SA Recycling offers:

• Competitive Pay
• Eligible for Safety and Performance Bonuses
• Comprehensive benefits including affordable medical options, dental and vision care
• 401k with a Company Match
• Weekly Pay
• Referral Incentives
• Company provided uniforms and PPE

Physical Requirements:

• Equipment & Tools: Cable/hydraulic crane, lifting tools, mechanics tools,
• Physical Demand Level: Light to Moderate
• Work Capacity: Lifting & carrying 35lb loads, head turning, bending, kneeling, climbing ladders and sitting for long periods.
• Sensory Demands: Hearing, vision, touch, smell and taste
• Hand Movements: Repetitive motions, gripping

PLEASE NOTE: The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required.

An offer of employment by SA Recycling is contingent on the satisfactory completion of a post-offer drug screen, physical exam, and background check with a credit check (if position specified).

All US applicants must be 18 years of age or older.

Equal Opportunity Employer

This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws.For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.