Heavy Equipment Operator for Metal Recycling, Benefits

American-Iron-; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 28,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive hourly rate

Tuition scholarship program up to $8,5

Tools and professional development

Dynamic and rewarding work environment

Job summary

American Iron & Metal (AIM) is a family-owned company and a global leader in metal recycling, with 125+ sites and 4000+ employees. We are seeking a Heavy Equipment Operator to safely operate heavy equipment, lift and position metal materials, and support yard operations in a dynamic, outdoor environment.

Key responsibilities include using magnets and grapples, loading/unloading trucks, inspecting equipment, and maintaining a clean, safe work area.

Qualifications

• Operator certification and/or proven equipment-operator experience.
• At least 1 year of heavy industrial equipment-operation experience.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to position and handle metal materials accurately.
• Solid understanding of safety protocols for crane operation and material handling.
• Comfort with crane attachments such as magnets and grapples.
• Ability to work outdoors in a heavy industrial environment; familiarity with metal-recycling processes is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Safely operate heavy equipment to lift, move, and position metal materials.
• Use attachments (magnets, grapples) to transport materials and place them in designated areas or processing equipment.
• Operate front end loaders, crane, material handlers and other assigned equipment.
• Load and unload trucks/containers with secure, balanced loads.
• Perform equipment inspections and basic maintenance before and after use.
• Support yard operations by handling general maintenance, assisting the rail team, and completing cleanup duties during downtime.

Skills

Operator certification

Heavy equipment operation

Safety protocols

Outdoors work

Job description

American Iron & Metal (AIM) is a family-owned company and a global leader in metal recycling, with 125+ sites and 4000+ employees. We are seeking a Heavy Equipment Operator to safely operate heavy equipment, lift and position metal materials, and support yard operations in a dynamic, outdoor environment.

Key responsibilities include using magnets and grapples, loading/unloading trucks, inspecting equipment, and maintaining a clean, safe work area.