Heavy Equipment Operator

SA Recycling; Miami (FL); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Pay

Medical benefits

401k with Company Match

Weekly Pay

Referral Incentives

Provided uniforms and PPE

Job summary

A recycling company in Miami is seeking a dedicated Heavy Equipment Crane Operator to safely and efficiently operate cranes for lifting and sorting scrap metal and debris. The role involves ensuring compliance with safety standards and performing daily equipment inspections. Candidates must possess a high school diploma or equivalent, pass background checks, and preferably have hydraulic crane operation experience. Bilingual candidates (English and Spanish) are a plus. Competitive pay and comprehensive benefits are offered.

Qualifications

• Must pass a background, drug screen, and physical exam.
• Previous experience with hydraulic cranes is preferred.
• Ability to follow instructions in various forms is required.

Responsibilities

• Operate the hydraulic grapple or magnetic crane safely and efficiently.
• Perform daily inspections on equipment and report defects.
• Ensure a safe work environment for all staff and visitors.

Skills

Hydraulic crane operation

Sorting scrap and debris

Bilingual (English and Spanish)

Safety compliance

Education

High School diploma or GED

Tools

Caterpillar

Sennebogen

Grapple

Job description

We are looking for hard‑working, reliable and safety‑minded individuals to join our team as a Heavy Equipment Crane Operator. As a Heavy Equipment Operator, you will be responsible for the safe and efficient operation of a hydraulic grapple or magnetic crane to lift, sort, load or unload scrap metal and debris in preparation for processing operations. You will also load and unload containers and trailers, and lift and move heavy 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.

Benefits

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

Responsibilities

• Basic sorting of scrap, as well as metal and debris, in preparation for processing.
• Provide a safe environment for all employees, customers, and visitors.
• Operate a hydraulic grapple or magnetic crane to lift, sort, load or unload scrap metal and debris in preparation for processing.
• Perform daily inspections on equipment, reporting any defects or needed repairs to supervisor.
• Determine load weights and verify against lifting capacities to prevent overloads and dangerous situations.
• Comply with all applicable federal, state, local, & SA Recycling safety, health & environmental rules, regulations, policies, & procedures.

Qualifications

• High School diploma, GED Certification, or equivalent work experience.
• Must pass a required Background, Drug screen and physical.
• Experience in the operation of a Caterpillar, Sennebogen, Grapple.
• Previous Hydraulic Crane experience preferred.
• Bi-lingual (English and Spanish) a plus.
• Ability to carry out instructions provided in written, oral, or diagrammatic form.
• Ability to learn new tasks as assigned required.

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.