Scrap Yard Excavator Operator - Paid Training, Full-Time

Mid Oregon Personnel; United States; On-site; USD 30,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Long-term career

Mon-Fri daytime schedule

On-the-job training

Competitive pay

Retirement plan

Career advancement

Supportive team environment

Job summary

Mid Oregon Personnel is seeking a dependable Heavy Equipment Operator for a scrap metal recycling facility. The role focuses on safe excavation operation, sorting, and moving scrap metal while maintaining a productive outdoor environment.

Qualified candidates have at least 1 year on excavators and are prepared to learn shear crane operation. The position offers a Monday–Friday daytime schedule and on-the-job training with competitive pay based on experience.

Qualifications

• Minimum of one (1) year of excavator operating experience preferred.
• Experience operating excavators in construction, demolition, landscaping, mining, scrap metal recycling, or heavy industrial environments is highly desirable.
• Experience operating shear cranes, material handlers, loaders, forklifts, or other heavy equipment is a plus.
• Strong understanding of equipment safety, inspections, and preventive maintenance.
• Mechanical aptitude with the ability to learn new equipment and operating techniques.
• Ability to work outdoors in varying weather conditions.
• Ability to lift, move, and handle materials safely.
• Reliable attendance, strong work ethic, and commitment to workplace safety.
• Ability to work independently while contributing to a team-oriented environment.

Responsibilities

• Operate an excavator to move, sort, load, and process scrap metal safely and efficiently.
• Train to operate a shear crane and other heavy equipment used in scrap metal recycling.
• Load, unload, organize, and transport recyclable materials throughout the yard.
• Operate loaders, forklifts, cranes, and other material handling equipment as needed.
• Perform daily pre-operation and post-operation equipment inspections.
• Report equipment maintenance needs and safety concerns promptly.
• Follow all company safety policies and OSHA standards while working around heavy machinery.
• Assist customers with unloading recyclable materials.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work environment.
• Perform general yard labor and equipment-related duties as assigned.

Skills

Excavator operation

Heavy equipment

Safety minded

Team player

Tools

Loader

Job description

Mid Oregon Personnel is seeking a dependable Heavy Equipment Operator for a scrap metal recycling facility. The role focuses on safe excavation operation, sorting, and moving scrap metal while maintaining a productive outdoor environment.

Qualified candidates have at least 1 year on excavators and are prepared to learn shear crane operation. The position offers a Monday–Friday daytime schedule and on-the-job training with competitive pay based on experience.