Scrap Metal Recycling: Heavy Equipment Operator

Venture Metals International; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Venture Metals + is a fast-growing metal recycling company seeking an Equipment Operator to join the operations team on a full-time basis at our warehouse scrap facility in Dallas, Texas.

The role involves loading and unloading scrap metal with Grapple, forklift, or skid-steers, assisting with maintenance, observing safety rules, and keeping work areas clean. Experience with heavy equipment is helpful; metal recycling familiarity is a plus.

Qualifications

• Experience operating grapple crane, forklift, skid steer, and excavator.
• Scrap metal/waste experience is a plus, but not necessary.

Responsibilities

• Load and unload scrap metal materials using Grapple, forklift, or skid-steers.
• Assist with maintaining, troubleshooting, and repairing heavy equipment and industrial recycling equipment to minimize downtime and make improvements.
• Observe all safety requirements and lead by example.
• Ability to give and receive constructive feedback for coaching.
• Ensure a clean and orderly workplace; clean and prepare sites by removing debris and possible hazards.
• Adhere to, evaluate, and maintain proper service logs and maintenance requirements.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Grapple crane

Forklift

Skid steer

Excavator

Job description

Venture Metals + is a fast-growing metal recycling company seeking an Equipment Operator to join the operations team on a full-time basis at our warehouse scrap facility in Dallas, Texas.

The role involves loading and unloading scrap metal with Grapple, forklift, or skid-steers, assisting with maintenance, observing safety rules, and keeping work areas clean. Experience with heavy equipment is helpful; metal recycling familiarity is a plus.