Senior Scrap Yard Crane & Excavator Operator

M&M Recycling, Inc; Dalton (GA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Holidays

Overtime opportunities

Full-time role

Job summary

M&M Recycling is a family-owned scrap metal recycling company seeking an experienced Excavator/Crane Operator to work in a fast-paced yard in Locust Grove, GA. This full-time role offers dependable work, overtime potential, and room to grow.

You will load/unload trucks, sort and stage materials, and perform daily equipment inspections while maintaining safety in a busy outdoor environment. Strong teamwork and clear communication are essential.

Qualifications

• Minimum 10 years of operating experience with a grapple and magnet.
• Experience in a scrap yard, demolition, or similar heavy equipment environment is ideal.
• Strong safety mindset in fast-paced outdoor environments.

Responsibilities

• Load and unload trucks and trailers.
• Sort, stage, and organize materials for loading.
• Perform daily inspections, basic maintenance, and housekeeping on equipment.
• Communicate clearly with the ground crew and other operators to coordinate safe moves in a busy yard.

Skills

Grapple operation

Magnet operation

Safety mindset

Team communication

Job description

M&M Recycling is a family-owned scrap metal recycling company seeking an experienced Excavator/Crane Operator to work in a fast-paced yard in Locust Grove, GA. This full-time role offers dependable work, overtime potential, and room to grow.

You will load/unload trucks, sort and stage materials, and perform daily equipment inspections while maintaining safety in a busy outdoor environment. Strong teamwork and clear communication are essential.