Heavy Equipment Operator

Uppluspersonal; Virginia (MN); On-site; USD 40,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Health benefits

On-the-job training

Opportunities to advance

Job summary

Blue Phoenix is seeking skilled heavy equipment operators to support our ash recovery process in a production setting. You will operate wheel loaders and excavators to feed the system, load trailers, and remove ash while maintaining a clean work site.

Additional duties include operating forklift, skid steer, manlift, and pickup, plus basic maintenance. A strong safety culture and ability to work overtime as needed are essential.

Qualifications

• Experience operating heavy equipment in a production environment.
• Valid driver's license required.
• Experience with excavator and front-end loader preferred.
• Maintenance and minor repairs skills welcomed.
• Ability to work in challenging environmental conditions.
• Strong safety mindset and teamwork.

Responsibilities

• Operate wheel loader and excavator to feed the system, load trailers, and move ash.
• Operate other mobile equipment (fork lift, skid steer, person-lift, pickup).
• Perform minor preventive maintenance on equipment.
• Support plant operations as needed.
• Keep equipment and grounds clean and free of ash and debris.
• Follow safety and environmental procedures; report hazards.
• Be available for overtime as required.

Skills

Heavy equipment operation

Aggregate production experience

Valid driver's license

Mechanical maintenance skills

Team player

Safety awareness

Job description

We're Blue Phoenix.We use a breakthrough recycling technology to recover non-ferrous metals from municipal waste-to-energy facility ash. We're dedicated to making a positive impact on the environment and the world. Think you have what it takes to join us? Find out!

We're looking for talented heavy equipment operators to join our growing team.

Competitive pay, great health benefits, on-the-job training, and opportunities to advance.

What you’ll get to do:

• Operate a wheel loader and excavator to feed the system, load trailers, remove ash from under tipper, and stack material.
• Operate various mobile equipment, including fork truck, skid steer-type loader, person-lift, and pickup truck.
• Perform minor preventative maintenance on heavy equipment.
• Assist with plant operations as necessary.
• Ensure all equipment and grounds are kept clean and free of built-up ash and debris.
• Follow standard safety and environmental procedures, and correct safety and environmental hazards.
• Be available to support the operation by working overtime as required.

What you need to have:

• Experience working with aggregate in a production environment
• Valid driver's license
• Heavy equipment operation experience, particularly excavator and front-end loader
• Mechanical and maintenance skills; heavy equipment repair experience a strong plus
• Strong work ethic and sound judgment
• Ability to work effectively in adverse environmental conditions
• Team player spirit
• Respect for Safety, Health & Environment in the workplace