What are the responsibilities and job description for the Track Hoe Operator position at Utility Staffing Group?
Are you looking for a great opportunity? Utility Staffing Group is now hiring Track Hoe Operator positions in Knoxville, TN. Benefits of a Track Hoe Operator:
- Monday – Friday | 7am-4:30pm (Rotating Saturdays)
- Zero Fees - you’ll never be charged for any screening services
- Weekly Pay
- $19/ Hour
- Insurance Options
- Full-Time | Temp-to-Hire
- Safely operate a track hoe with shears, grapples, magnets, and other attachments to sort, move, and process scrap metal
- Load and unload trucks, trailers, and railcars while feeding materials into balers, shredders, and shears
- Complete daily equipment inspections and basic preventative maintenance, including greasing, checking fluids, and cleaning tracks
- Sort, grade, and organize incoming scrap metal into designated areas
- Assist customers with unloading materials and direct safe traffic flow throughout the yard
- Keep the yard clean, organized, and free of debris by clearing walkways and disposing of waste
- Use hand and power tools, including torches, grinders, and saws, to prepare or downsize materials
- Cross-train and operate additional yard equipment such as forklifts and skid steers as needed
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Follow all safety procedures, wear required PPE, and report unsafe conditions or materials
- 1–2 years of safe track hoe or excavator operating experience, preferably in scrap recycling, demolition, heavy construction, or a similar environment
- Ability to regularly lift, carry, push, and pull up to 50 lbs independently
- Ability to stand, walk, bend, stoop, squat, kneel, twist, reach, and work on uneven terrain throughout an 8-hour shift
- Ability to safely climb in and out of heavy equipment and perform physically demanding work for extended periods
- Strong attention to detail when identifying materials and recognizing prohibited or hazardous items
Salary : $19