Job Summary We are seeking an experienced scrap metal heavy equipment operator to operate equipment and manage the loading of scrap iron efficiently and safely. In this role, you will be responsible for handling heavy materials, and ensuring smooth transition from trucks to car shredder and into railcars for shipment. You will be operating Caterpillar and Sennebogen equipment with 60 foot booms and cabs that raise high enough to see into railcars, using magnets and grapples that move thousands of pounds at a time. Responsibilities We run a scrap metal recycling business and a car shredder. Sorting and grading metals Machines with 60-foot-long booms Magnets or grapples moving thousands of pounds at a time Unload trucks of scrap, feed the shredder, load processed material into rail cars Sort and process non-ferrous metals using trommels and eddy currents . Handle materials manually when necessary, ensuring safe manual handling practices are followed in accordance with OSHA regulations. Load and unload scrap iron from trucks or containers, ensuring proper placement and secure handling. Maintain cleanliness and organization of the general area to promote safety and operational efficiency. Follow all safety protocols related to heavy equipment operation, materials handling. Requirements Must-haves Experience using a magnet or grapple Experience with material handlers, excavators, cranes, or similar heavy equipment Demonstrated ability to operate 830, 835, and 850 Sennebogen material handlers Comfort with long-boom equipment Ability to identify ferrous and non-ferrous metals Experience in scrap, recycling, demolition, salvage, or heavy outdoor industrial work Ability to work safely around heavy materials and do heavy lifting when needed Preferred Knowledge of OSHA safety standards related to heavy lifting. Mechanical knowledge and experience in demolition or dismantlement of draglines, coal shovels, or any heavy metal equipment, such as dozers, would be a benefit.

Pay:

$25.04 - $40.00 per hour

Benefits:

Health insurance Paid time off Relocation assistance

Experience:

Using a large equipment mounted magnet or grapple.: 1 year (Required) Material Handler or excavator: 1 year (Required) Sennebogen 830, 835 & 850: 1 year (Required)

Work Location:

In person