Lead Heavy Equipment Yard Foreman (Pick & Pull)

Sims Metal; City of Auburn (NY); On-site; USD 32,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Sims Metal is seeking a hands-on Working Yard Foreman for a busy Pick & Pull / auto salvage yard. This leadership role involves active yard work, heavy equipment operation, and oversight of daily activities to meet goals.

You will learn and work across yard areas with emphasis on safety and efficient operations. The role requires working with loaders, excavators, forklifts, and related machinery, plus training staff on safe procedures to maintain a productive environment.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of heavy equipment or industrial yard experience preferred.
• Experience with loaders, excavators, or similar heavy equipment.
• Strong safety, communication, and leadership skills.

Responsibilities

• Work hands-on in all areas of the Pick & Pull yard as needed.
• Assist with leading and coordinating daily yard activities.
• Operate loaders, excavators, forklifts, skid steers, and other heavy equipment.
• Move, stage, organize, and process vehicles throughout the yard.
• Perform equipment inspections and assist with basic maintenance and troubleshooting.
• Help coordinate equipment repairs and preventative maintenance.
• Train and support employees on safe equipment operation and yard procedures.
• Maintain a safe, organized, and productive work environment.
• Lead by example and work alongside the team to complete daily goals.

Skills

Heavy equipment operation

Lead/foreman experience

Safety leadership

Equipment maintenance knowledge

Tools

Loader

Excavator

Forklift

Skid steer

Job description

Sims Metal is seeking a hands-on Working Yard Foreman for a busy Pick & Pull / auto salvage yard. This leadership role involves active yard work, heavy equipment operation, and oversight of daily activities to meet goals.

You will learn and work across yard areas with emphasis on safety and efficient operations. The role requires working with loaders, excavators, forklifts, and related machinery, plus training staff on safe procedures to maintain a productive environment.