What are the responsibilities and job description for the Heavy Equipment Operator position at Metalico?
Title: Heavy Equipment Operator
Reports to: Operations Manager
Job Type: Full-time- Work hours between:
Monday - Friday 7:30 am – 4:00 pm
Saturday 8:00 am – 12 pm as needed
Pay: Commensurate with experience
Location: 6223 Thompson Rd., Syracuse, NY 13206
Essential Job Functions:
The following duties are typical for this position; the following requirements are not to be construed as exclusive or all-inclusive. Other duties may be required and assigned.
- Safe operation of Excavator/Magnet/Grapple:
- Safe Handling and/or moving material
- Knowledge of the Excavator/Magnet/Grapple loading requirements; material shipping specifications; weight thresholds
- Effective communication with all site personnel
- Maintain daily logs of equipment usage, maintenance, etc.
- Daily maintenance of equipment
- Identify, report, correct and/or prevent hazards
- Perform tasks maintaining all health, safety and environmental rules and ensure work is completed in a safe & responsible manner.
Other requirements to Perform Essential Job Functions:
Physical Requirements:
- Ability to sit for long periods
- Handle and manipulate objects on a repetitive basis
- Ability to see well and distinguish between back up alarms, voices and typical sounds
- Ensure others around you are aware of your whereabouts
Environmental Adaptability:
- Work outside in the elements regardless of the season
- Personal protective equipment required: High visibility clothing, hard hat, hearing /eye protection, foot protection (steel toe boots)
Experience and work conduct:
- Work assigned schedule
- Heavy equipment certification a plus
- 2 plus years of heavy equipment operation experience
- High school diploma or equivalent
- Organizational skills, able to multi-task
- Self-motivated, ability to work independently
- Team player, able to get along with a diverse group of people working
Metalico would like to thank all of our applicants for applying for the Heavy Equipment Operator position. Only those that meet our criteria will be contacted, however. Thank you!
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