Heavy Equipment Operator

Summary:

The Heavy Equipment Operator will be responsible for operating Sennebogen mobile wheel cranes and/or excavator with a mobile shear attachment, as well as performing the required daily maintenance on machine. Will be required to load and unload trucks, safely move material to and away from our burning area, and feed automobile shredder when required. Must be familiar with and adhere to equipment and operator limitations and safe operating procedures at all times.

• Life Insurance $25,000 (100% employer paid).
• Short Term Disability.
• Medical & Dental (70% employer paid).
• 8.5 Paid Holidays.
• 401(k) - 2.5% match.
• Vision Insurance (Out of Pocket).
• Flexible Spending Account (Out of Pocket).
• Aflac Services (Out of Pocket).
• Paid Vacation, plus 5 Sick Days.
• Safety Toe Boot & Safety Glasses Reimbursement annually.
• Employee Referral $1,000.

Essential Job Functions:

• Move, prepare, sort, load/unload, material around the yard.
• Use mobile share to process scrap metal per mill requirements.
• Work hand in hand with other operators and yard personel to complete safely and on time.
• Maintain inventories of the various departments.
• Perform daily maintenance on varies pieces of heavy equipment.
• Turn in maintenance work orders to supervisor for needed repairs. Be proactive in the maintenance of equipment.
• Comply with all company policies and procedures, including safety and maintaining good housekeeping.
• Performs other tasks as assigned by management.

Qualifications:

• High School diploma or GED.
• Industry experience in scrap metal is preferred.
• At least two (2) year experience being an operator.
• Ability to work inside or outside as required.
• Attention to detail and accuracy.
• Must be safety-oriented and exhibit safe work habits.
• Punctual and reliable; good attendance required.
• Self-motivated and eager to learn new skills; must be willing to cross-train on other equipment.

Work Hours:

• Monday through Friday 7:00 AM - 4:00 PM, Saturdays when needed, the overtime schedule is subject to change in accordance with the production needs of the business.

Metalico is an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to that individual's race, color, religion or creed, national origin or ancestry, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity, age, physical or mental disability, veteran status, genetic information, ethnicity, citizenship, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Metalico is a leading full-service, broadly diversified scrap metal recycler, principally operating in the Northeastern United States. Our scrap operations source, buy, process, and sell four distinct groups of commodity metals for use in the manufacture of new products: +We recycle scrap steel and iron, which is sold primarily to domestic mills and foundries. +We recycle non-ferrous metals, principally aluminum, copper, lead, and nickel-based steel and high temperature alloys. These products are sold to domestic manufacturers and, to a lesser extent, to the export markets. +We buy catalytic converters and recover platinum, palladium, and rhodium, known as Platinum Group Metals (PGM's). These precious metals are typically refined and reused by industry in emissions control devices. Metalico today employs 600 people in 27 operating locations across 6 states. Metalico is headquartered in Cranford, New Jersey.