Find Jobs
Find Jobs Near You – Available Work in Your Location
Skip to job details
AT
Alter Trading
Light Equipment Operator
Career Insights for Operating Engineer / Heavy Equipment Operator
See where this job fits in the broader career landscape. Knowing your career path helps you see what's possible from here.
Scorecard
Based on Nebraska data
Review key factors to help you decide if this role fits your goals. How is this calculated?
What they do
An Operating Engineer or Heavy Equipment Operator drives and operates heavy equipment used in quarries, construction sites, landfills, refuse and recycling centers, or ports. Heavy Equipment may include, but is not limited to, bulldozers, excavators, paving equipment and pile drivers.
$58,475 / year median in Nebraska
+12% projected growth
Job Description
Light Equipment Operator Alter Trading Corporation, a 125+ year old, $2B+, privately held company with 80+ scrap metal processing facilities throughout eight states in the Midwest and Southern region is searching for an energetic, dependable Light Equipment Operator for it operations located in Grand Island, NE. Alter is committed to our customers by being the best source of both ferrous and non-ferrous metal and by giving great customer service. Our corporate support center and marketing is located in St. Louis, MO, with Trading Offices located in St. Louis and in Hong Kong. Our website is www.
Altertrading.com Job Description/Responsibilities Light Equipment Operator assists in the recycling process by operating a variety of equipment including forklift, grapple cranes, stationary shear, stationary baler, etc. Inspects equipment, make sure everything is safe and in working condition Loads, unloads and sorts material Inspects materials to quality standards Knows quality standards, materials grades, what materials can/cannot be loaded Utilizes all yard operating equipment including: shag truck, forklifts, skid steer, wheel loader, stationary baler, stationary shear, alligator shear as necessary Performs basic maintenance on the machinery Other responsibilities as assigned Must wear all necessary PPE while working or while in the yard. Follows company safety standards at all times. Failure to follow safety standards may result in loss of position. Qualifications High school diploma or GED required. Prior experience operating equipment including forklifts, wheel loaders, bobcats, stationary balers or shears required. The right candidate must be able to lift a minimum of 30-50 lbs. and 100+lbs on 2-person lift. Candidate must be able to effectively interact with customers and vendors. Individual must be willing to learn, be adaptable and be a self-motivated.
Altertrading.com Job Description/Responsibilities Light Equipment Operator assists in the recycling process by operating a variety of equipment including forklift, grapple cranes, stationary shear, stationary baler, etc. Inspects equipment, make sure everything is safe and in working condition Loads, unloads and sorts material Inspects materials to quality standards Knows quality standards, materials grades, what materials can/cannot be loaded Utilizes all yard operating equipment including: shag truck, forklifts, skid steer, wheel loader, stationary baler, stationary shear, alligator shear as necessary Performs basic maintenance on the machinery Other responsibilities as assigned Must wear all necessary PPE while working or while in the yard. Follows company safety standards at all times. Failure to follow safety standards may result in loss of position. Qualifications High school diploma or GED required. Prior experience operating equipment including forklifts, wheel loaders, bobcats, stationary balers or shears required. The right candidate must be able to lift a minimum of 30-50 lbs. and 100+lbs on 2-person lift. Candidate must be able to effectively interact with customers and vendors. Individual must be willing to learn, be adaptable and be a self-motivated.