Scrap Yard Excavator Operator — Safe, Steady OT

M&M Recycling; Locust Grove (GA); On-site; USD 46,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Holiday pay

Overtime opportunities

Full-time position

Job summary

M&M Recycling in Locust Grove, GA is seeking an experienced Excavator Operator to run yard cranes and material handlers in a fast-paced scrap metal yard. This full-time role offers overtime potential and room to grow through cross-training on attachments and equipment.

You will operate excavators, cranes, grapples, magnets, and shears, load scrap into processing equipment, and help keep production goals while maintaining safety and efficiency on site.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of excavator operating experience, preferably in scrap yard or heavy equipment environment.
• Hands-on experience operating grapples and magnets; shear experience is a strong plus.
• Strong safety mindset and ability to work safely in fast-paced outdoor environments.

Responsibilities

• Operate excavators and yard cranes with grapples, magnets, and shears to move and process scrap metal safely and efficiently.
• Load scrap metal into balers and processing equipment to meet daily production goals.
• Sort, stage, and organize materials to maximize space, safety, and yard flow.
• Perform daily inspections, basic maintenance, and housekeeping on equipment to ensure safe operation.
• Communicate clearly with ground crew and other operators to coordinate safe moves in a busy yard.

Skills

Excavator operation

Heavy equipment operation

Safety awareness

Team collaboration

Tools

Grapples

Magnets

Shears

Job description

M&M Recycling in Locust Grove, GA is seeking an experienced Excavator Operator to run yard cranes and material handlers in a fast-paced scrap metal yard. This full-time role offers overtime potential and room to grow through cross-training on attachments and equipment.

You will operate excavators, cranes, grapples, magnets, and shears, load scrap into processing equipment, and help keep production goals while maintaining safety and efficiency on site.