Heavy Equipment Operator — Scrap Metal Recycling (Houston)

Venture Metals +; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Venture Metals + in Houston is seeking a Heavy Equipment Operator to join our operations team at the Houston Plant. You will load and unload scrap metal using grapple, forklift, or skid-steers and help maintain and troubleshoot heavy equipment.

This role requires working outdoors in all weather, complying with safety standards, and keeping maintenance logs. Prior experience with grapple cranes, forklifts, skid steers, or excavators is beneficial.

Qualifications

• Experience operating grapple crane, forklift, skid steer and excavator is helpful.
• Demonstrated safety awareness and able to follow established procedures.
• Willingness to work outdoors in all weather conditions.

Responsibilities

• Load and unload scrap metal materials with Grapple, forklift, or skid-steers.
• Assist with maintaining, troubleshooting, and repairing heavy equipment to minimize downtime.
• Observe safety requirements and lead by example.
• Maintain service logs and maintenance records.
• Keep the workplace clean and orderly.

Skills

Heavy equipment operation

Safety-conscious

Teamwork

Tools

Grapple crane

Forklift

Skid steer

Excavator

Job description

Venture Metals + in Houston is seeking a Heavy Equipment Operator to join our operations team at the Houston Plant. You will load and unload scrap metal using grapple, forklift, or skid-steers and help maintain and troubleshoot heavy equipment.

This role requires working outdoors in all weather, complying with safety standards, and keeping maintenance logs. Prior experience with grapple cranes, forklifts, skid steers, or excavators is beneficial.