Heavy Equipment Operator-Crane

SA Recycling; Lawrenceville (GA); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Pay

Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision benefits

401(k) with Company Match

Weekly Pay

Referral Incentives

Company provided uniforms and PPE

Job summary

SA Recycling is seeking a reliable Heavy Equipment Operator in Lawrenceville, Georgia. You will operate machinery such as the Sennebogen 835m and Doosan 300 LC excavator for sorting and moving scrap metal. The position requires adhering to strict safety standards and working outdoors. Candidates must have a High School diploma, previous experience with heavy machinery, and pass background checks. SA Recycling offers benefits including competitive pay, 401(k) with a company match, and more.

Qualifications

• High School diploma, GED Certification, or equivalent work experience.
• Must pass background, drug screen, and physical.
• Experience in operating excavators and heavy machinery.
• Previous experience with hydraulic cranes preferred.
• Ability to follow written, oral, or diagram instructions.
• Capacity to learn new tasks as assigned.

Responsibilities

• Sort and prepare scrap metal and debris for processing.
• Provide a safe environment for employees and visitors.
• Operate heavy machines for loading and unloading scrap.
• Perform daily equipment inspections and report defects.
• Comply with safety, health, and environmental regulations.

Skills

Heavy machinery operation

Safety compliance

Bilingual (English and Spanish)

Education

High School diploma or GED

Tools

Sennebogen 835m

Doosan 300 LC excavator

Hydraulic crane

Job description

We are looking for a reliable and safety-minded Heavy Equipment Operator to join our team. You will be responsible for operating machinery such as the Sennebogen 835m or Doosan 300 LC excavator, equipped with a hydraulic grapple or magnetic crane. Your role will focus on safely and efficiently sorting, loading, unloading, and moving scrap metal and debris within the work area. This position requires working outdoors in various weather conditions, and strict adherence to SA Recycling's health, safety, and environmental standards is mandatory.

SA Recycling offers:

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

Responsibilities Of a Material Handler

• 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 heavy machines 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 Of a Material Handler

• High School diploma, GED Certification, or equivalent work experience.
• Must pass a required Background, Drug screen and pre employment physical.
• Experience in the operation of a Caterpillar, excavator 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.