Outdoor Recycling Heavy Equipment Operator

Nexus Disposal, Llc; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 21,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Paid Time Off

401(k) Match

Job summary

Nexus Disposal is seeking a Heavy Equipment Operator to support our recycling and landfill diversion operations in an open-air environment. You will operate forklifts, loaders, excavators, backhoes, and other machinery, while also sorting materials and ensuring safe handling procedures.

Experience is preferred (6+ months), with emphasis on physical stamina, teamwork, and the ability to follow detailed safety guidelines.

Qualifications

• Ability to perform physically demanding labor in outdoor environments and varying weather conditions.
• Comfortable working around odors, noise, dust, and debris.
• Capable of standing, walking, bending, lifting, and climbing for extended periods (up to 12 hours per day).
• Able to lift up to 30 lbs regularly.
• Strong teamwork and communication skills.
• Ability to follow oral and written instructions.
• Willingness to learn and follow safety procedures and recycling material identification.

Responsibilities

• Safely operate heavy equipment including forklifts, wheel loaders, skid steers, excavators, backhoes, and bulldozers.
• Operate and maintain recycling machinery such as balers, wood grinders, shredders, and sorting stations.
• Inspect materials and sort by type, size, or condition into designated containers or piles.
• Sort recyclable materials including concrete, plastics, wood, metals, and cardboard (OCC).
• Assist with baler machine operations to prepare materials for shipment.
• Maintain a clean recycling yard (sweeping, raking, moving barrels/bins, removing debris).
• Direct drivers to proper loading/unloading areas and assist with material handling.
• Participate in weekly safety meetings and follow all safety guidelines.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Physical stamina

Teamwork

Communication

Safety procedures

Material identification

Job description

Nexus Disposal is seeking a Heavy Equipment Operator to support our recycling and landfill diversion operations in an open-air environment. You will operate forklifts, loaders, excavators, backhoes, and other machinery, while also sorting materials and ensuring safe handling procedures.

Experience is preferred (6+ months), with emphasis on physical stamina, teamwork, and the ability to follow detailed safety guidelines.