What are the responsibilities and job description for the Heavy Equipment Operator position at Direkt Recovery Bloomsburg LLC?
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Direkt Recovery is a leading recycling company that specializes in scrap metal. With divisions in brokering and processing material, we transform, combine, and find the most suitable solution available for material and provide the best payback possible. Our mission at Direkt Recovery is simple: to make dealing with scrap material as easy as possible for our customers and to treat them as we wish to be treated. We are a family orientated company who continues to grow every year and are expanding again. We are currently looking for a Heavy Equipment Operator in our new Bloomsburg, PA yard.
Summary:
The Heavy Equipment Operator will be responsible for processing ferrous and non-ferrous scrap as efficiently as possible while promoting an environmentally compliant and accident-free workplace. The Heavy Equipment Operator may also perform any additional duties on the job site as they are needed. Mechanical aptitude is a plus.
The ideal candidate will have some knowledge of nonferrous and ferrous scrap as well as experience and familiarity with common scrap yard equipment including material handlers, excavators, loaders, bobcats, forklifts, shears, balers, and other production related equipment.
If you are looking for the next step in your career and to grow with a successful company, please send us your resume or a description of your experience!
Responsibilities:
- Loading and unloading scrap metal from trucks and customers using excavators, forklifts, skid steers, and loaders.
- Perform on-site heavy equipment operations including shearing and sorting material as well as prepare material for shipment.
- Properly follow company and OSHA safety procedures.
- Ensure a safe and productive work environment for all employees and customers.
- Perform routine inspection and preventive maintenance on assigned equipment and refer defects or repairs to supervisor.
- Perform general maintenance and upkeep of working area which includes picking up scrap metal debris, sweeping, shoveling and general clean-up of any area and/or equipment.
- Grade and sort non-ferrous material to ensure the highest profitability possible.
- Inspect customer loads visually and assist in customer safety within the yard.
- Ensure customers can unload without damage to vehicles and get to the correct dumping area.
- Other duties as assigned by the general manager.
Requirements
- Demonstrated experience & knowledge of technical equipment and in operating front loaders, haul trucks, excavators, skid loaders, etc.
- Ability to adapt to frequent changes of priority and complete job tasks safely and effectively without constant supervision.
- Ability to meet attendance schedule with dependability and consistency and have a willingness to work weekends and overtime as needed.
- Manual dexterity to handle tools and the ability to move 50 pounds.
- Willingness to work in shop area and an out-of-doors environment in all types of weather.
- Ability to read, write, comprehend and communicate in English.
- Ability to manage personal responsibilities in a fast-paced, non-stop environment while providing excellent customer service.
- Ability to effectively communicate with dispatch/supervisors.
- Prior experience in a scrap yard or related environment a big plus.
Benefits:
Please note at this time we do not offer health insurance. We do however offer paid training, bonus programs, disability coverage, vacation, and paid holidays.
EEO
Direkt Recovery is a drug-free workplace. Direkt Recovery is an equal employment opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, ethnicity, religion, creed, sex, pregnancy, lactation/breastfeeding, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, national origin, citizenship status, ancestry, age, marital status, familial status, disability, genetic information, protected veteran status, military status, or any other characteristic protected by local, state, or federal laws, rules, or regulations.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $17.00 - $27.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Paid time off
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Day shift
Work Location: In person
Salary : $17 - $27