Scrap Metal Crane Operator — Outdoor, Weekly Pay

Sa-Recycling; Augusta (GA); On-site; USD 50,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Medical, dental, vision

401k with company match

Weekly pay

Uniforms and PPE

Job summary

SA Recycling is seeking a Heavy Equipment Crane Operator to safely operate hydraulic grapple or magnetic cranes for lifting, sorting, and loading scrap metal and debris in outdoor environments. You will also load/unload containers and trailers while maintaining a safe workspace and inspecting equipment daily.

The role emphasizes compliance with safety requirements and experience with Caterpillar, Sennebogen, or related crane equipment. Spanish bilingual abilities are a plus.

Qualifications

• High School diploma, GED Certification, or equivalent work experience.
• Must pass a required Background, Drug screen and physical.
• Must have Experience in the operation of a Caterpillar, Sennebogen, Grapple.
• Previous Hydraulic Crane experience preferred.
• Bi-lingual (English and Spanish) a plus.
• Ability to carry out instructions provided in written, oral, or diagrammatic form.

Responsibilities

• Basic sorting of scrap, as well as metal and debris in preparation for processing.
• Operation of hydraulic grapple or magnetic crane to lift, sort, load or unload scrap metal and debris in preparation for processing operations
• load and unload containers and trailers and lift and move scrap metal of varying sizes and weights around the work area.
• Provide a safe environment for all employees, customers, and visitors.
• Operate a hydraulic grapple or magnetic crane to lift, sort, load or unload scrap metal and debris in preparation for processing.
• Perform daily inspections on equipment reporting any defects or needed repairs to supervisor.
• Determine load weights and verify against lifting capacities to prevent overloads and dangerous situations.
• Comply with all applicable federal, state, local, & SA Recycling safety, health, & environmental rules, regulations, policies, & procedures.

Skills

Crane operation

Safety-minded

Physical stamina

Team coordination

Education

High School diploma or GED

Tools

Caterpillar equipment

Sennebogen crane

Grapple

Magnetic crane

Job description

SA Recycling is seeking a Heavy Equipment Crane Operator to safely operate hydraulic grapple or magnetic cranes for lifting, sorting, and loading scrap metal and debris in outdoor environments. You will also load/unload containers and trailers while maintaining a safe workspace and inspecting equipment daily.

The role emphasizes compliance with safety requirements and experience with Caterpillar, Sennebogen, or related crane equipment. Spanish bilingual abilities are a plus.