Heavy Equipment Operator III - Materials Handler

Holloway Enterprises • Lost Hills, CA

70d • $26 - $30

About The Position

The Heavy Equipment Operator III is responsible for the safe and efficient operation of a hydraulic grapple or magnetic crane to lift, sort, load or unload scrap metal and debris in preparation for processing operations, also load and unload containers and trailers and lift and move heavy scrap metal of varying sizes and weights around the work area. As an equipment operator, you will be responsible for the safe and efficient operations of different types of heavy equipment such as Liebherr or Sennebogen material handlers, excavators and front-end loaders to load and unload containers and trailers.

Requirements

• 5-7 years of experience operating heavy equipment such as loaders and excavators in a large scale, industrial environment
• 1 years' experience running Liebherr or Sennebogen material handlers in the scrap metal, waste, or demolition industries preferred
• Ability to operate a variety of heavy machinery and equipment safely and efficiently
• Experience in the operation of a Caterpillar, Sennebogen, Grapple
• Previous Hydraulic Crane experience preferred
• Ability to carry out instructions provided in written, oral, or diagrammatic form
• Excellent communication skills and ability to work well with a team

Responsibilities

• Perform pre and post operation inspections of assigned equipment according to company policy to ensure windows, lights, mirrors, review cameras, and safety features are clean and operable
• Continuously check the condition of the equipment to ensure it is always operationally ready to minimize production downtime
• Determine load weights and verify against lifting abilities to prevent overloads and dangerous situations
• Safe and efficient operations of the assigned machine to move vehicles for decommissioning, debris to proper storage site, and the loading of trucks and/or train cars
• Aid in yard organization to help meet targeted production goals
• Perform routine maintenance functions of assigned machine (fueling, lubricating, and cleaning)
• Perform daily loader inspections and report any concerns, defects or needed repairs to supervisor
• Basic sorting of scrap, as well as metal and debris in preparation for processing
• Provide a safe environment for all employees, customers, and visitors
• Operate a hydraulic grapple or magnetic crane to lift, sort, load or unload scrap metal and debris in preparation for processing
• Perform daily inspections on equipment reporting any defects or needed repairs to supervisor
• Comply with all applicable federal, state, local and recycling safety, health, & environmental rules, regulations, policies, & procedures
• Perform other related duties

Benefits

• 401(k)
• Dental Insurance
• Health Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Paid Time Off
• Vision Insurance
• Paid Holidays

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Industry: Construction of Buildings
• Number of Employees: 51-100 employees