Equipment Operator Jobs

About The Position

Requirements

• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• High school diploma or GED, or the employer may consider at least one year of equipment operator experience.
• Ability to work independently.
• Ability to read, write, and perform basic math.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to maintain accurate records.
• Ability to follow oral and written communication.
• Ability to climb ladders or steps to reach objects.
• Ability to endure physical and outdoor work on a daily basis.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds.
• Ability to work cooperatively with other employees and the public.
• Ability to work in an environment routinely exposed to dust, dirt, vibrations, extreme climate, and changes in weather.
• Pre-employment background check, physical, and hair drug screen required.

Responsibilities

• Maintain a safe, clean work environment through PPE compliance, hazard prevention, and housekeeping.
• Load, unload, move, and stage materials using mobile equipment and manual labor as needed.
• Sort, inspect, and identify scrap materials; ensure proper grading and remove non-conforming items.
• Operate and maintain heavy equipment, including loaders, forklifts, skid steers, balers, crushers, and rail or yard vehicles.
• Process, weigh, and store finished materials and bales in designated inventory locations.
• Perform equipment inspections, assist with maintenance activities, and support overall plant operations.
• Manage yard logistics, including trailer and container placement, railcar switching, and fluid removal from incoming materials.
• Assist customers and drivers while supporting general labor and operational needs across the facility.

Benefits

• Competitive pay with variable compensation opportunities.
• Health insurance.
• Retirement plan.
• Education assistance.
• Paid time off.