Heavy Equipment Operator - Metal Recycling Plant

Venture Metals; Wills Point (TX); On-site; USD 23,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

Venture Metals is seeking a Heavy Equipment Operator for the Wills Point Plant in Wills Point, TX. The role involves operating grapple crane, forklift, skid steer, and excavator to load and unload scrap metal, plus basic maintenance to minimize downtime.

This full-time, outdoor position requires PPE, adherence to safety practices, and working the AM shift (Thursday - Monday, 6:00am–6:00pm). You will contribute to a clean, safe site and team-focused environment.

Qualifications

• Experience operating heavy equipment preferred.
• Scrap metal/waste experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Load and unload scrap metal using Grapple, forklift, or skid-steers.
• Assist with maintaining, troubleshooting, and repairing heavy equipment to minimize downtime.
• Observe all safety requirements and lead by example.
• Ability to give and receive constructive feedback for coaching.
• Ensure a clean and orderly workplace; remove debris and hazards.
• Adhere to service and maintenance logs.

Skills

Grapple crane

Forklift

Skid steer

Excavator maintenance

Job description

Venture Metals is seeking a Heavy Equipment Operator for the Wills Point Plant in Wills Point, TX. The role involves operating grapple crane, forklift, skid steer, and excavator to load and unload scrap metal, plus basic maintenance to minimize downtime.

This full-time, outdoor position requires PPE, adherence to safety practices, and working the AM shift (Thursday - Monday, 6:00am–6:00pm). You will contribute to a clean, safe site and team-focused environment.