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Heavy Equipment Operator (2+ years experience)

Recycle WV
Princeton, WV Full Time
POSTED ON 3/24/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 5/23/2026

Job Description

Recycle WV is the region’s leading independent locally-owned scrap metal recycler, serving West Virginia and Southwestern Virginia. We value a safe and healthy workplace, and equal opportunity for employment, development, and advancement for all employees. We value working with local, state, and federal law enforcement to ensure the safe and secure operation of our facilities, and to continuing to lead the effort to identify, report, and prevent materials theft. We value our role as critical partners in finding sustainable economic and environmental solutions, to operating as good corporate citizens, and to supporting the social welfare and economic development of the communities in which we live and work.

Recycle WV is hiring Equipment Operators (Material Handling Crane, Shear, and Wheel Loader) for its operation in Princeton WV. Applicants must be able to perform physical activities that require considerable use of the arms and legs, while climbing, lifting, balancing, walking, stooping, and handling materials.

Tasks include:

Equipment Operator

  • Operation of Mobile Equipment including material handlers, cranes, wheel loaders and forklifts.
  • Performing daily maintenance, greasing, filling out check sheets, and general housekeeping with the machines.
  • Responsible for helping suppliers unload and grading/classifying incoming scrap materials with equipment and
  • General Labor as required.

Qualifications

Individual must have significant experience operating large wheel loaders, excavators, shears, log loaders, or material handlers. Individuals lacking heavy equipment experience need not apply. CDL or driving experience is a plus. Candidates are needed for 1st and 2nd shifts, preference will be given to those able to work either shift. The positions are full-time which may include weekends and overtime as needed.

Ability to: lift and carry up to 100 pounds occasionally; crouch or bend at the knees frequently when sorting or picking to increase visibility; climbing to reach work site occasionally; stoop or bend at the waist frequently to increase visibility; reach at arms length frequently or overhead frequently; twist and turn at the neck and trunk frequently; walk frequently on uneven ground; handle and grasp materials and tools continually; push and pull frequently when sweeping or cleaning; communicate by speech and hearing continually. Visual acuity needed for close detail work.

Compensation:

  • Equipment operator positions start at $20 an hour; Recycle WV offers competitive pay commensurate with ability and experience.
  • Recycle WV offers competitive pay commensurate with ability and experience for maintenance and operations personnel.
  • In addition to an exciting work environment and a compensation program that recognizes commitment and hard work, Recycle WV offers benefits packages for eligible employees.

Recycle WV offers:

  • Medical and Dental Plans for both you and your dependents
  • Life Insurance
  • 401 (k) with employer match
  • Paid Time Off (Accrues from date of hire)
  • (50 hrs Year 1, 80 Hrs Year 2, 100 Hrs Year 3)
  • Paid Holidays

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $20.00 - $26.00 per hour

Benefits:

  • 401(k)
  • 401(k) matching
  • Dental insurance
  • Health insurance
  • Health savings account
  • Life insurance
  • Paid time off
  • Vision insurance

Work Location: In person

Salary : $20 - $26

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