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Rathe's Salvage

Heavy Equipment Operator

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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.

$52,457 / year median in Vermont

+11% projected growth

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Job Description

Rathe's Salvage is looking for an Equipment Operator ! We are a family-owned business consisting of scrap metal and automotive recycling.
Responsibilities for this role include:
Operating heavy equipment including Bucket Loaders, Excavators, and a Car Crusher, Identifying and separating metals, Loading trucks, operating a torch, Interacting with customers, and general equipment maintenance and upkeep. We are looking for someone that works well on a team, is reliable, and has basic operational experience.
Pay:
$24-$30 hour based on experience (36 hours a week)
Schedule:
Tuesday-Friday, 8am-5pm 4 Day Workweek! 2 and a half weeks paid time off
Location:
Colchester, VT Responsibilities:
Operation of Heavy Equipment to crush and move vehicles/metal Maintaining a clean and safe work environment for customers/employees Able to identify and separate various types of metals Positive and helpful attitude when dealing with customers Basic mechanical knowledge and understanding for equipment maintenance
Qualifications:
Basic mechanical knowledge and familiarity is preferred Team player with a positive attitude Able to lift 50 lbs+ and stand for long periods of time Is capable of operating heavy equipment safely (will be trained to do so) Rathe's Salvage is an equal opportunity employer
Job Type:
Full-time Pay:
$24.00 - $30.00 per hour
Benefits:
Paid time off Ability to
Commute:
Colchester, VT 05446 (Required)
Work Location:
In person

Benefits

  • Paid Time Off (PTO)
  • Dental Insurance