Heavy Equipment Operator – Scrap Yard Specialist
SA Recycling
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SA Recycling is seeking an Equipment Operator to safely operate heavy equipment such as Volvo front end loaders and Liebherr/Sennebogen material handlers in outdoor yard environments. You will load/unload containers, move scrap metal, and support yard organization while adhering to safety standards.
The role involves daily inspections, maintaining equipment readiness, and following company policies. Prior crane or loader experience and bilingual English/Spanish are a plus; weekends/overtime may
Qualifications
- High School diploma, GED or equivalent.
- 1 year of experience operating Volvo front end loaders and/or Liebherr or Sennebogen material handlers in scrap, waste, or demolition.
- Bilingual English/Spanish a plus.
Responsibilities
- Perform pre- and post-operations inspections of assigned equipment to ensure safety features are operable.
- Maintain equipment readiness to minimize downtime.
- Determine loads and verify against lifting capacities.
- Operate equipment to move vehicles for decommissioning and load trucks/train cars.
- Aid in yard organization to meet production goals.
- Perform routine maintenance and daily loader inspections; report issues.
- Comply with all safety, health, and environmental rules and procedures.
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SA Recycling is seeking an Equipment Operator to safely operate heavy equipment such as Volvo front end loaders and Liebherr/Sennebogen material handlers in outdoor yard environments. You will load/unload containers, move scrap metal, and support yard organization while adhering to safety standards.
The role involves daily inspections, maintaining equipment readiness, and following company policies. Prior crane or loader experience and bilingual English/Spanish are a plus; weekends/overtime may
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