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Equipment Operator

Sims Metal
San Jose, CA Full Time
POSTED ON 12/16/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 1/14/2026
Sims Metal (Sims) is a global leader in metal recycling. With facilities across the globe, Sims plays an intrinsic role in the circular economy by making resources available for future use. As a responsible corporate citizen, we continuously seek new ways to broaden our participation in the environmental sector, ensuring that our future is as bright, safe, and secure as at any time in our long history.

Job Summary

Operates baler, front end loader, skid steer, or forklift to assist unloading customers and load trailers to prepare for transport of scrap materials. Inspects incoming material and grades accordingly.

Primary Responsibilities

Operates straight or articulated rubber-tired tractor type vehicle equipped with front mounted hydraulic powered bucket or forks to lift and transport bulk material to and from storage or processing areas by performing the following duties:

  • Load and unload customer’s trucks/vehicles.
  • Starts engine, shift gears, presses pedals, and turns steering wheel to operate loader.
  • Performs routine maintenance on loader such as lubricating, fueling, and cleaning.
  • Completes inspection report prior to using equipment.
  • Perform & maintain general housekeeping.
  • Responsible for customer & employee safety in and around work area.
  • Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

  • 3 to 5 years’ experience working Heavy Equipment
  • High school diploma or GED.
  • Must pass pre-employment physical and drug screen.
  • Must be able to comfortably wear a respirator.
  • Ability to read and comprehend instructions, procedures, correspondence, & memos.
  • Ability to speak and understand English.

Shift: 553a to 353p Monday - Friday with overtime as required including weekends and holidays

Hourly Rate: $28.47

Union Initiation Fee: $600 paid at $50 per week until paid

Union Dues: $71 per month

A career with Sims provides you with the opportunity to work with an organization whose goal is to be the world’s safest and most responsible recycling company. Our people achieve this by creating a zero-harm workplace, being exemplary members of the communities in which we operate, and being responsible stewards of the environment. We also offer competitive pay and a range of attractive benefits.

Sims is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We value the diversity of all of our employees and are committed to creating an inclusive working environment where everyone can contribute, advance on merit, and realize their full potential. Sims does not discriminate with regard to race, sex, religion, color, national origin, citizenship status, disability, age, marital or familial status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, veteran status, housing status, source of income, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local laws. This applies to any employment decision, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.  qualified applicants with a disability in need of a reasonable accommodation may request such without fear of reprisal or discrimination.

To achieve our purpose to create a world without waste to preserve our planet, we are guided by our Principles of Purpose: Be Safe Well, Band Together, Be Accountable Transparent, Consistently Innovate, Inspire with Purpose, Celebrate Have Fun.

Salary : $28 - $50

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