Heavy Equipment Operator / Property Maintenance Technician
About The Position
Edge Rubber, an Ecore company, is seeking a safety-focused, mechanically inclined professional for a role combining heavy equipment operation with facility and property maintenance at its tire recycling and rubber processing operation in Chambersburg, Pennsylvania. The position involves operating equipment to process scrap tires, rubber materials, and recyclable commodities, as well as maintaining the facility, grounds, and exterior infrastructure. The role works indoors and outdoors in an industrial environment with machinery, traffic, dust, noise, and changing weather conditions. The schedule is first shift, Monday through Friday, and the stated pay is $20.00–$24.00 per hour based on experience. The company describes itself as a sustainability-driven business that transforms reclaimed rubber into performance surfaces and focuses on keeping rubber out of landfills. It offers medical, dental, vision, and prescription insurance coverage, a 401(k) with company match, PTO accrued from Day 1, tuition reimbursement, and opportunities for development and internal promotion.
Requirements
- Heavy equipment and excavator operating experience is required.
- Experience operating excavators, skid steers, loaders, and forklifts.
- Mechanical aptitude and troubleshooting skills.
- Ability to work independently and safely in an industrial environment.
- Ability to work indoors and outdoors in varying weather conditions.
- Ability to lift up to 50 pounds and perform physically active work.
Nice To Haves
- Experience in recycling, manufacturing, construction, agriculture, or heavy industrial operations.
- Tire recycling or scrap processing experience.
- Property or facility maintenance experience.
- Forklift certification.
- Welding, fabrication, or industrial maintenance experience.
Responsibilities
- Operate excavators, loaders, skid steers, forklifts, material handlers, and hydraulic shear equipment.
- Process scrap tires, rubber materials, and recyclable commodities.
- Inspect incoming materials and identify prohibited or hazardous items.
- Monitor equipment performance and product quality.
- Perform daily equipment inspections and operational checks.
- Complete basic preventative maintenance, lubrication, and minor repairs.
- Assist with loading and unloading trailers.
- Maintain production records and equipment logs.
- Follow safety procedures, including lockout/tagout requirements.
- Maintain buildings, grounds, fencing, gates, parking lots, and exterior infrastructure.
- Perform facility inspections and address maintenance needs.
- Operate mowers, trimmers, and grounds maintenance equipment.
- Assist with snow removal, storm cleanup, and seasonal maintenance.
- Complete minor repairs, including painting, carpentry, plumbing, and general maintenance tasks.
- Support facility improvement and site beautification projects.
- Help maintain a clean, safe, and organized work environment.
Benefits
- Competitive medical, dental, vision, and prescription insurance coverage.
- 401(k) with company match.
- PTO hours accrued from Day 1.
- Tuition reimbursement.
- Opportunities for development and internal promotions.
- Eco-friendly public transportation via rabbittransit is a two-minute walk away.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
No Education Listed
