Operator Equipment

SA Recycling; Birmingham (AL); On-site; USD 32,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Pay

Medical plans (Dental, Vision, Life)

401k with Company Match

Weekly Pay

Referral Incentives

Uniforms and PPE

Safety/Profitability Bonuses

Advancement Opportunities

Job summary

SA Recycling is seeking an Equipment Operator to safely operate heavy equipment to load and unload scrap metal and materials in the recycling yard.

The role works outside in varying weather, with standard hours 7:30 am–4:00 pm Monday–Friday and 7:30–11:30 am Saturdays. The company offers competitive pay, medical plans with dental/vision/Life, 401k with match, weekly pay, and advancement opportunities.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED required.
• 1 year of experience operating hydraulic crane and wheeled bucket loader; scrap metal or construction experience preferred.
• Bi-lingual English/Spanish a plus.
• Ability to carry out written or oral instructions.
• Ability to learn new tasks as assigned.

Responsibilities

• Operate heavy equipment to load and unload scrap metal and debris for processing or shipping.
• Determine load weights and verify against lifting capacities to prevent overloads or dangerous situations.
• Identify and grade inbound scrap and reject unacceptable items.
• Drain and remove fluids and gases from autos, refrigerators, air conditioners, etc.
• Direct truck drivers into proper position for loading and unloading of scrap metal or other materials.
• Perform daily equipment inspections and report concerns, defects or needed repairs to supervisor.
• Comply with all SA Recycling safety, health, and environmental rules, regulations, policies, and procedures.

Skills

Heavy equipment operation

Safety mindful

Bi-lingual English/Spanish

Follow instructions

Education

High School diploma or GED

Tools

Hydraulic crane

Wheeled bucket loader

Job description

Description

We are looking for a hard-working, reliable and safety minded individual to join our team as an Equipment Operator. As a Equipment Operator, you will be responsible for the safe and efficient operations of a heavy equipment to load and unload containers and trailers, and lift and move scrap metal and other materials around the recycling yard.

Job Details

Description

We are looking for a hard-working, reliable and safety minded individual to join our team as an Equipment Operator. As a Equipment Operator, you will be responsible for the safe and efficient operations of a heavy equipment to load and unload containers and trailers, and lift and move scrap metal and other materials around the recycling yard.

This position will work outside in varying weather conditions, and SA Recycling strictly adheres to all Metals Recycling Business Health, Safety, and Environmental standards.

Working hours are from 7:30 am to 4:00 pm Monday through Friday, and from 7:30 - 11:30 am on Saturdays.

SA Recycling offers:

• Competitive Pay
• Choice of 2 Medical plans, with Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance
• 401k with a Company Match
• Weekly Pay
• Referral Incentives
• Company provided uniforms and PPE
• Eligible for Safety and Profitability Bonuses
• Advancement Opportunities

Responsibilities

Responsibilities of an Equipment Operator

• Operate a various heavy equipment to load and unload scrap metal and debris in preparation for processing or shipping.
• Determine load weights and verify against lifting capacities to prevent overloads and dangerous situations.
• Identify and grade inbound scrap and reject unacceptable items.
• Drain and remove fluids and gasses from autos, refrigerators, air conditioners, etc.
• Direct truck drivers into proper position for loading and unloading of scrap metal or other materials.
• Perform daily equipment inspections and report any concerns, defects or needed repairs to supervisor.
• Comply with all applicable federal, state, local, & SA Recycling safety, health, & environmental rules, regulations, policies, & procedures.

Qualifications Of Equipment Operator

• High School diploma, GED Certification, or equivalent work experience.
• 1-year experience operating a hydraulic crane and wheeled bucket loader; operations in the scrap metal or construction industries preferred.
• Bi-lingual (English and Spanish) a plus.
• Ability to carry out instructions provided in written or oral form.
• Ability to learn new tasks as assigned required.

PLEASE NOTE: The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required.

An offer of employment by SA Recycling is contingent on the satisfactory completion of a post-offer drug screen, physical exam, and background check with a credit check (if position specified).

All US applicants must be 18 years of age or older.

Equal Opportunity Employer

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