What are the responsibilities and job description for the Heavy Equipment Operator position at Beacon Recycling?
DESCRIPTION
The role of the Heavy Equipment Operator is to operate various equipment to lift, load, and sort metals or other material in a safe and accurate manner.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Understands and observes all safety procedures and practices in order to prevent injuries or damage
- Quality/Blend and Pile management, outbound loading, fire prevention, and backup to all positions operating our Wendt 6090 industrial shredder
- Operates large loaders, traveling or stationary cranes, and other heavy equipment as needed to lift, move and position various materials and equipment; observes load hookup and determines safe load capacities
- Performs pre-start checks and maintains records
- Ensure that outside areas are kept neat and clean and scraps and yard debris are appropriately recycled or disposed
- Reports safety hazards immediately
- Assists customers in unloading provides delivery status information, inventory availability and answers related questions
- Other responsibilities as assigned
QUALIFICATIONS
Education
- High School Diploma or equivalent
Work Experience
- 3-5 years industry-related experience with tools and equipment as required
Skills and Knowledge
- Good communication skills in English and ability to comprehend and follow written procedures, container labels and safety precautions
- Good attention to detail
- Ability to meet attendance schedule with dependability and consistency
- Basic math
- Working knowledge of hazards and safety precautions common to equipment operations
- Ability to learn to recognize and classify metals such as brass, copper, stainless steel, aluminum and other metals
- Able to lift and carry up to 25lbs frequently and on occasion up to 80lbs
- Must be able to meet the physical demands of this position
- Ability to stand, walk, lift, bend, squat, stoop, etc. for long periods of time
- Must be willing to learn and strictly follow all company safety procedures
WORKING CONDITIONS
Work is performed primarily in an outdoor yard environment, subject to variations in temperature and weather, equipment noise and dust. Must be able to work in all weather conditions.