Heavy Equipment Operator - Yard & Materials Handler

Alter-Trading; Greeley (CO); On-site; USD 34,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401K with employer match

HSA with employer match

Paid time off

Paid holidays

Job summary

Alter-Trading is seeking a production-focused candidate for a full-time role in Greeley, CO. The position involves operating heavy equipment and assisting with loading/unloading, sorting, and yard maintenance.

Responsibilities include inspecting loads, refueling and maintaining equipment, and performing light labor tasks. Training will be provided for those willing to learn, with a strong emphasis on safety procedures.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED preferred but not required.
• Prior experience operating heavy machinery and driving a semi-tractor/trailer preferred but not required as we will train candidates.
• Basic machine maintenance knowledge is a plus.
• Must be able to lift 30–50 lbs and 100+ lbs with a 2-person lift.

Responsibilities

• Unloads customer vehicles including small or medium trucks or semi-trailers.
• Sorts material in appropriate areas.
• Loads trucks and rail cars with scrap material.
• Ensures torch cutter is supplied with material to torch.
• Inspects all loads according to yard standards to ensure safety for departure.
• Inspects inbound/outbound material.
• Greases and oils machines; performs minor maintenance on cranes.
• Performs hand sorting and miscellaneous labor as needed.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Heavy machinery operation

Semi-tractor/trailer driving

Basic maintenance knowledge

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Alter-Trading is seeking a production-focused candidate for a full-time role in Greeley, CO. The position involves operating heavy equipment and assisting with loading/unloading, sorting, and yard maintenance.

Responsibilities include inspecting loads, refueling and maintaining equipment, and performing light labor tasks. Training will be provided for those willing to learn, with a strong emphasis on safety procedures.