The role of the Heavy Equipment Operator is to operate various equipment to lift, load, and sort metals or other material in a safe and accurate manner.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Understands and observes all safety procedures and practices in order to prevent injuries or damage
• Quality/Blend and Pile management, outbound loading, fire prevention, and backup to all positions operating our Wendt 6090 industrial shredder
• Operates large loaders, traveling or stationary cranes, and other heavy equipment as needed to lift, move and position various materials and equipment; observes load hookup and determines safe load capacities
• Performs pre-start checks and maintains records
• Ensures that outside areas kept neat and clean and scraps and yard debris are appropriately recycled or disposed
• Reports safety hazards immediately
• Assists customers in unloading provides delivery status information, inventory availability and answers related questions
• Other responsibilities as assigned

WORKING CONDITIONS

Work is performed primarily in an outdoor yard environment, subject to variations in temperature and weather, equipment noise and dust

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Education

• High School Diploma or equivalent

Work Experience

• Three to five years industry-related experience with tools and equipment is required

SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE

• Working knowledge of hazards and safety precautions common to equipment operations
• Have the ability to learn to recognize and classify metals such as brass, copper, stainless steel, aluminum and other metals
• Must be able to lift and carry up to 25 pounds frequently and on occasion up to 80 pounds
• Must be able to meet the physical demands of this position, with or without reasonable accommodation
• Must be able to stand, walk, lift, bend, squat, stoop, etc. for long periods of time
• Must be willing to learn and strictly follow all company safety procedures
• Ability to read, write and communicate in English to comprehend and follow written procedures, container labels and safety precautions
• Good attention to detail
• Ability to meet attendance schedule with dependability and consistency