Traveling Equipment Operator

SA Recycling; Waxahachie (TX); On-site; USD 24,796 - 37,195; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Per diem Lodging $115 per day

Per diem Meals $68 per day

Mileage reimbursement at $0.725 per mile

Job summary

SA Recycling is seeking a Traveling Equipment Operator responsible for operating the excavator to clean up wrecked rail and rail cars. This role involves traveling 100% of the time across the U.S. Knowledge of excavator maintenance is a plus.

Key duties include operating equipment safely, reporting malfunctions, and maintaining cleanliness of work areas. Candidates must have a valid driver’s license and pass relevant tests for employment.

Qualifications

• Must pass a medical physical and drug test.
• Must pass a background check.
• Valid Driver's license required.

Responsibilities

• Operate metal processing equipment using safe work habits.
• Observe operations for malfunctions.
• Lift materials manually or using hoists.

Skills

Bilingual (English & Spanish)

Basic math skills

Effective communication

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Excavator

Shredder

Hoists

Job description

Overview

SA Recycling is looking for a Traveling Equipment Operator. This position will be responsible for operating the excavator to clean up wrecked/damaged rail and rail cars. The role requires traveling 100% of the time across the U.S. Basic knowledge of daily equipment excavator maintenance is a plus.

Job Duties

• Operate metal processing equipment using safe work habits
• Observe processing operations to detect malfunctions and notify maintenance of any malfunctions
• Lift raw materials, finished products, and packed items, manually or using hoists
• Load and unload items from machines, conveyors, and conveyances
• Safely clean equipment when jams occur
• Follow all procedures e.g. LOTOTO, Fall Prevention, and Fire Prevention
• Clean up work area at the end of shift
• Keep work areas neat and orderly
• Regular attendance and punctuality are essential job functions
• Organizing materials to have more effective use of space
• Dispose of various waste materials in the appropriate manner
• Inspection to ensure cleanup is completed
• Effective housekeeping in the workplace area is an ongoing operation for safety and better hygienic conditions for all team members

Compensation

This is an hourly position paid by experience. You will also be compensated for the following:

• Per diem Lodging $115 per day paid in advance per 30 days.
• Per diem Meals $68 per day paid in advance per 30 days.
• Personal vehicle mileage reimbursed at end of month for the previous month at $0.725 per mile.

Qualifications

• Employees in this position prior to April 2014 are presumed to be qualified and are "grandfathered" into their positions.
• Must pass a medical physical and drug test.
• Must pass a background check.
• Preferred – high school diploma or GED and/or foreign education acceptable.
• Bi-lingual (English & Spanish) language skills are a plus.
• Ability to communicate with others effectively; understand directions (written or oral) and use basic math skills as the job demands.
• Basic knowledge of daily equipment excavator maintenance is a plus.
• Valid Driver's license (you will be driving to required locations).

Job Expectations

Comply with all applicable federal, state, local, & SA Recycling safety, health, & environmental rules, regulations, policies, and procedures.

Physical Requirements

• Work Environment: Scrap metal recycling and shredder yard.
• Equipment & Tools: Shredder & other metal processing equipment, hoists, hydraulic motors, mechanics tools.
• Physical Demand Level: Light to moderate.
• Work Capacity: Shredder Operator Work Capacity.
• Sensory Demands: Hearing, vision, touch, smell and taste.
• Hand Movements: Repetitive motions, gripping.