Excavator Operator – Baler Feed

Tank's Green Stuff•Tucson, AZ

4d•Onsite

About The Position

Join Tank's Recycling and Landfill in Tucson, AZ, as a Full-Time Excavator Operator and put your grapple and thumb skills to work on one of our newest recycling operations. Based at our Speedway site, you'll run a mini excavator that keeps our cardboard baler fed and productive, working with a small, focused crew. Hourly pay will be determined at hiring depending on your expertise and dedication. This is an opportunity for operators who take pride in precise, efficient machine work and want a steady weekday schedule. You will be given great benefits such as Medical, Dental, 401(k), and Paid Time Off. If you're ready to embrace a high-performance culture and contribute to a customer-focused organization, apply today to join a forward-thinking team.

Requirements

Proficient operator of both mini and full-size excavators.
Real experience running a grapple and thumb attachment.
Ability to work at a consistent production pace.
Ability to communicate well with a ground crew.
Ability to keep a clean, safe work area.
Punctuality and reliability.
Ability to work outdoors in Tucson conditions year-round.
Valid driver's license required.
Must be drug-free and submit to a background check and pre-employment drug screen.

Nice To Haves

Recycling, demolition, scrap, or material-handling experience.
Heavy equipment certification from CAT, John Deere, or a trade school.

Responsibilities

Feeding a two-ram horizontal cardboard baler with a mini excavator.
Maintaining a steady, controlled flow of material into the hopper.
Picking out contamination such as plastics, metal, and trash before it reaches the machine.
Keeping the tipping and staging area organized.
Working closely with the baler operator to match the feed rate to the machine.
Operating a full-size excavator when needed on the C&D floor to pull metal, sort mixed loads, and separate recoverable materials.
Performing daily pre-shift inspections.
Performing basic greasing and upkeep.
Reporting mechanical issues promptly.
Following site safety protocols.