Heavy Equipment Operator

Venture Metals +; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Venture Metals + in Houston is seeking a Heavy Equipment Operator to join our operations team at the Houston Plant. You will load and unload scrap metal using grapple, forklift, or skid-steers and help maintain and troubleshoot heavy equipment.

This role requires working outdoors in all weather, complying with safety standards, and keeping maintenance logs. Prior experience with grapple cranes, forklifts, skid steers, or excavators is beneficial.

Qualifications

• Experience operating grapple crane, forklift, skid steer and excavator is helpful.
• Demonstrated safety awareness and able to follow established procedures.
• Willingness to work outdoors in all weather conditions.

Responsibilities

• Load and unload scrap metal materials with Grapple, forklift, or skid-steers.
• Assist with maintaining, troubleshooting, and repairing heavy equipment to minimize downtime.
• Observe safety requirements and lead by example.
• Maintain service logs and maintenance records.
• Keep the workplace clean and orderly.

Skills

Heavy equipment operation

Safety-conscious

Teamwork

Tools

Grapple crane

Forklift

Skid steer

Excavator

Job description

Venture Metals + is a fast-growing, metal recycling company looking to grow its operations team withHeavy Equipment Operator at our Houston Plant.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Load and unload scrap metal materials with Grapple, forklift, or skid-steers.
• Assist with maintaining, troubleshooting, and repairing heavy equipment and industrial recycling equipment to minimize downtime and make improvements.
• Observe all safety requirements and lead by example.
• Ability to give and receive constructive feedback for coaching.
• Ensure a clean and orderly workplace; clean and prepare sites by removing debris and possible hazards.
• Adhere to, evaluate, and maintain proper service logs and maintenance requirements.

Working Conditions and Physical Requirements

• While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is frequently required to stand; climb; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.
• Outdoor position (under roofing) in all-weather environments: rain, snow, hot, cold
• Could be exposed to dust, fumes, high noise levels.
• PPE will be required for all employees. PPE includes safety glasses, hard hat, high visibility vest, ear plugs, gloves, steel/composite toed shoes or boots.
• Must be able to work in a non-climate-controlled environment, work outdoors & exposed to all weather elements.
• The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 15 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.

Qualifications:

• Some experience operating Grapple crane, forklift, skid steer and excavator operation / maintenance experience (helpful).
• Scrap metal/waste experience is a plus, but not necessary.

Venture Metals + provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regards to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression or pregnancy, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.