Heavy Equipment Operator / Property Maintenance Technician

ECORE • Chambersburg, PA

23d

About The Position

This position combines heavy equipment operation with facility and property maintenance at a tire recycling and rubber processing operation. The role involves processing scrap tires, rubber materials, and recyclable commodities; inspecting incoming materials; monitoring equipment and product quality; and performing equipment checks and basic maintenance. It also includes maintaining buildings, grounds, and exterior infrastructure, completing minor repairs, and supporting seasonal and site-improvement work. The position is based in an industrial facility and involves indoor and outdoor work in varying weather, around moving machinery, industrial traffic, dust, and noise. The schedule is Monday through Friday on first shift, and the hourly pay is $20.00–$24.00 based on experience.

Requirements

• Heavy equipment and excavator operating experience.
• 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 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 hourly pay of $20.00–$24.00 based on experience.
• Stable Monday–Friday, first-shift schedule.
• Diverse work combining equipment operation and hands-on maintenance.
• Opportunity to work with a growing recycling and environmental sustainability operation.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed