Scrap Metal Crane Operator: Load & Move

SA Recycling; Clarksville (TN); On-site; USD 48,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Pay

Safety bonuses

Medical, dental, and vision benefits

401k with company match

Weekly Pay

Referral incentives

Uniforms and PPE

Job summary

SA Recycling is seeking a Hydraulic Crane Operator to safely operate a grapple or magnetic crane and move scrap metal around the yard. This outside role requires attention to weather conditions and strict adherence to health and safety standards.

Ideal candidates have a high school diploma or GED, 2 years crane experience in scrap or construction, and the ability to follow written or verbal instructions. Bilingual English/Spanish is a plus; medical and background checks are required.

Qualifications

• High School diploma, GED or equivalent work experience.
• 2 years of grapple crane operations experience in the scrap metal or construction preferred.
• Bi-lingual (English and Spanish) a plus.
• Ability to follow written or oral instructions.
• Ability to learn new tasks; must pass a medical exam and background check.

Responsibilities

• Operate a grapple or magnetic crane to lift, sort, load or unload scrap metal.
• Determine load weights and verify against crane capacities.
• Operate crane according to written/verbal instructions within safe parameters.
• Perform daily inspections reporting any concerns, defects or needed repairs.
• Direct truck drivers into proper position for loading/unloading of scrap metal.
• Comply with all SA Recycling safety, health, and environmental rules.

Skills

Bi-lingual (English and Spanish)

Crane operations experience

Safety minded

Instruction reading ability

Education

High School diploma or GED

Tools

Cable/hydraulic crane

Job description

SA Recycling is seeking a Hydraulic Crane Operator to safely operate a grapple or magnetic crane and move scrap metal around the yard. This outside role requires attention to weather conditions and strict adherence to health and safety standards.

Ideal candidates have a high school diploma or GED, 2 years crane experience in scrap or construction, and the ability to follow written or verbal instructions. Bilingual English/Spanish is a plus; medical and background checks are required.