Heavy Equipment Operator – Scrap Yard & Loader

Alter Trading; Eau Claire (WI); Hybrid; USD 33,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

Alter Trading in Eau Claire, WI is seeking an Equipment Operator to learn and operate material handling equipment including excavators and front end loaders. The role emphasizes safe operation, inspection, routine maintenance, and dependable attendance.

Experience with industrial machinery is helpful, but training is provided. Candidates should be reliable, trustworthy and a collaborative team player ready to work in a yard environment.

Qualifications

• Previous experience operating any material handling equipment is beneficial but not required.
• Willingness to be teachable and trainable in the safe operation of our equipment.
• Must be reliable, trustworthy and a team player.

Responsibilities

• Perform equipment safety check according to checklist.
• Check all equipment fluid for proper levels and back-up alarm for proper operating condition.
• Add fluid as needed.
• Perform lubrication and other daily service activities according to procedures.
• Start equipment and check gauges for proper operating status.
• Operate Heavy Equipment to load/unload trucks and rail cars, and feed scrap processing equipment, according to company and safety procedures.
• Move and load rail cars with scrap material as directed.
• Follow shut down procedures at end of shift according to daily checklist.
• Complete daily equipment inspections.
• Follow and comply with all safety and work regulations. Maintain departmental housekeeping standards.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Equipment operation

Safety procedures

Attendance reliability

Team player

Tools

Forklift

Tractor

Skid steer

Excavator

Job description

Alter Trading in Eau Claire, WI is seeking an Equipment Operator to learn and operate material handling equipment including excavators and front end loaders. The role emphasizes safe operation, inspection, routine maintenance, and dependable attendance.

Experience with industrial machinery is helpful, but training is provided. Candidates should be reliable, trustworthy and a collaborative team player ready to work in a yard environment.