Heavy Equipment Operator

Metalico, Inc; City of Syracuse (NY); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Metalico, Inc is seeking a Heavy Equipment Operator (Ferrous) responsible for safe material handling and equipment maintenance. Ideal candidates will have a high school diploma, experience operating machinery, and strong communication skills. The role offers a full-time schedule, industry-standard hourly wages, and an array of employee benefits including medical coverage and paid holidays.

Benefits

Medical & Dental (70% employer paid)

401(k) (with 2.5% company match)

Life Insurance (25k, 100% employer paid)

Paid Vacation

Paid Sick Time

Safety Toe Boot and Safety Glasses Reimbursement Annually

8.5 Paid Holidays

Employee Referral $1000

Qualifications

• Ability to lift 40 lbs. and stand for long periods.
• Knowledge of ferrous and non-ferrous metals is a plus.
• Quick learner who can follow directions.

Responsibilities

• Safely handle and move materials.
• Maintain daily logs of equipment usage and maintenance.
• Perform tasks following health, safety, and environmental rules.

Skills

Effective communication

Team player

Safety awareness

Multitasking

Education

High School degree or equivalent

Tools

Excavators

Loaders

Job description

JOB TITLE: Heavy Equipment Operator (Ferrous)

REPORTS TO: Ferrous Operations Manager

JOB TYPE: Full-time, Non-Exempt

LOCATION: 1515 Scottsville Road, Rochester NY

HOURS OF OPERATION: Monday thru Friday 7:30 AM to 4:00 PM
OVERTIME: OccasionalSaturday's from 8:00 AM to 12:00 PM

COMPENSATION: $20.00 to $22.00 per hour

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTION:

The following duties are typical for this position; the following requirements are not to be construed as exclusive or all-inclusive. Other duties may be required and assigned.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Safe Handling and/or moving material.
• Knowledge of material requirements; material shipping specifications; size threshold; weight thresholds.
• Effective communication with all site personnel.
• Maintain daily logs of equipment usage, maintenance, etc.
• Daily maintenance of equipment.
• Identify, report, correct and/or prevent hazards.
• Perform tasks maintaining all health, safety and environmental rules and ensure work is completed in a safe and responsible manner.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Ability to sit for long periods.
• Handle and manipulate objects on a repetitive basis.
• Ability to see well and distinguish between back up alarms, voices, and typical sounds.
• Ensure others around you are aware of your whereabouts.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• High School degree or equivalent preferred.
• Able to operate excavators, loaders, etc.
• Ability to lift 40 lbs. and stand for long periods of time.
• Knowledge of the various ferrous and non-ferrous metals a plus.
• Quick learner who can follow directions.
• Good communication skills.
• Team player.
• Organized, consistent, and good at multitasking.
• Must have reliable transportation to work.

BENEFITS:

• Medical & Dental (70% employer paid).
• Flexible Spending Account (Out of pocket).
• Vision Insurance (Out of pocket).
• 401(k) (with 2.5% company match).
• Aflac Services (Out of pocket).
• Life Insurance (25k, 100% employer paid).
• 8.5 Paid Holidays.
• Employee Referral $1000.
• Safety Toe Boot and Safety Glasses Reimbursement Annually.
• Paid Vacation.
• Paid Sick Time.

Metalico is an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regards to that individual's race, color, religion or creed, national origin or ancestry, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity, age, physical or mental disability, veteran status, genetic information, ethnicity, citizenship, or any other characteristic protected by law.