Excavator Operator (Grab) - Montague Gardens Branch

SA Metal Group (Pty) Ltd; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 200,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in metal recycling is seeking an Excavator Grab Operator to manage scrap metal handling and support yard operations. The role involves operating machinery, maintaining safety standards, and efficiently loading and unloading materials. Candidates should have 2 to 5 years of relevant experience and a valid Grab licence.

Qualifications

• 2 – 5 years relevant experience required.
• Previous experience in a physically demanding working environment preferred.

Responsibilities

• Carry out daily inspections of the Grab machine and report any faults.
• Load and off-load steel materials on and off trucks or containers.
• Ensure safe loading and offloading of customer vehicles.

Skills

Knowledge of ferrous and non-ferrous metals

Education

Grade 12 certificate or equivalent

Tools

Grab licence

Job description

Job Description

JOB DESCRIPTION

Responsibilities (not Limited To The Below)

The Excavator Grab Operator`s primary purpose is to provide support as dictated by operational requirements in the form of moving scrap metal material in and around the yard. The following tasks will include, but are not limited to:

• Carry out daily inspections of the Grab machine and report any faults
• Do general maintenance and cleaning of the grab machine
• Move and place steel, bags, bins and other steel products were instructed
• Load and off-load steel materials on and off trucks or containers
• Ensure safe loading and offloading of customer vehicles as per operational demand
• Ensure minimal transaction time used per customer whilst providing an efficient service at all times
• Accurately sorting and grading materials for the loading of the dispatch truck at all times
• Complete check lists and log sheets
• Maintain safe working procedures at all times
• Abide by the regulations as set out in the O.H.S.A and company policies
  
  

Qualifying Experience

• Grade 12 certificate or equivalent
• Valid Grab licence and/or certificate
• 2 – 5 years relevant experience
• Previous experience in a physically demanding working environment would be advantageous
• Knowledge of ferrous and non-ferrous metals would be advantageous