General Position Summary & Responsibilities:
The Heavy Equipment Operator reports to the General Manager. The Heavy Equipment Operator is responsible for the set up, operation, or maintenance of the loader/excavator/crane while ensuring that all of his/her efforts are compliant with the company Health, Safety, and Environmental standards. Duties may include the operation of one or several types of power equipment to assist in the moving, loading, cutting or shearing of metal. The Heavy Equipment Operator should possess knowledge of machines and tools including their designs, uses, repair, and maintenance.
Essential Functions
Environmental and Health & Safety (H&S)
• Strictly adheres to all Excel Recycling Health, Safety, and Environmental standards.
• Provides a safe environment for all employees, customers and visitors.
Operational Performance & Best Business Practices
• Load materials, start machines, and monitor their operations to ensure timely and accurate task completion.
• Examine completed materials for defects and verify conformance to established specifications.
• Test and adjust machine speeds and actions using gauges and hand tools.
• Provide backup or assistance throughout the yard as needed or assigned.
• Report all equipment deficiencies or malfunctions requiring maintenance or repair to the proper supervisor.
Internal Control Responsibilities
From time to time the Heavy Equipment Operator will be required to operate other machinery such as mobile cranes, loaders, skid steers and forklifts.
Supports the Company’s Internal Control process which includes understanding, communicating, and complying with defined internal controls as well as suggesting and making modifications to the policies, procedures, and controls to better relate to the business.
Communicates upward problems in operations or other policy violations or illegal actions.
Job Conditions
This position is regularly exposed to all weather conditions. Physical hazards such as noise, fumes, and dirt are present due to the equipment, machinery, and scrap as would be found throughout the scrap yard. Safety shoes, hearing protection, respirators, face shields, and additional personal protective equipment as needed, must be worn to eliminate the risks associated with these hazards. Travel is not required for this position.
Handling multiple issues regarding safety and maintenance increases pressure. Work load may be unpredictable and pressure can be substantial during peak times. Critical deadlines require considerable adaptability. Disturbances of work flow and/or irregularities in work schedule are expected and occur on an intermittent basis. Extra hours may be required, sometimes on weekends, weekdays, and holidays.
Physical Activities Required to Perform Essential Functions
Ability to: sit frequently; stand and walk frequently on uneven ground and throughout the yard; lift and carry up to 50 pounds occasionally; push and pull occasionally when moving materials; crouch or bend at the knees consistently to move or access materials or equipment; stoop or bend at the waist consistently to move materials; reach at arms length and overhead frequently; twist and turn at the neck and trunk continually; climb occasionally when obtaining items; manual dexterity required as Operator will handle, grasp, and manipulate materials, tools, and control knobs constantly; arm-hand steadiness required constantly for precision work; communicate by speech and hearing continually. Visual acuity needed for close detail work. Mental dexterity needed as Operator will work independently while demonstrating attention to detail and continuous awareness.
Qualifications
• Current MA Hoisting License
• High School diploma, GED Certification, or experience in a similar role preferred.
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