Heavy Equipment Operator

Gebhart • Wabash, IN

40d • Onsite

About The Position

The Heavy Equipment Operator is responsible for safely operating the heavy equipment in our recycling yards. This position will be cross trained to help in other areas of the yard as needed. Regular and timely attendance is an expectation of the position. Follow the 5S foundations for deploying lean production tools and processes.

Requirements

• Ability to adhere to company attendance policy.
• Talking, hearing, repetitive motion, stooping, crouching, standing, walking, lifting, and climbing stairs.
• Exerting up to fifty (50) pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to twenty-five (25) pounds of force frequently, and/or up to ten (10) pounds of force constantly to move objects.
• Ability to operate machinery and determine the accuracy, neatness, and thoroughness of the work assigned including making general observations of facilities.

Nice To Haves

• Previous Heavy Equipment Operator experience preferred.
• High School Diploma preferred but not required.
• Team player attitude
• Eagerness to learn and grow with the company.

Responsibilities

• Perform pre- and post-operation inspection of the equipment in accordance with Company policy to ensure windows, lights, mirrors and rear-view camera are clean and operational.
• Perform and document minor service on equipment, referring to more complicated mechanical issues to Maintenance Shop for repair.
• Operate material handling crane to move material within the yard.
• Load and unload trucks / trailers of material with crane or other material handling equipment.
• Process and prepare scrap metal material for shipping per instructions.
• Direct customers within the yard and help customers unload material.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED