Posted 6d ago

Heavy Equipment Operator

@ Alter Trading
Greeley, Colorado, United States
$25-$26/yrOnsiteFull Time
Responsibilities:Unloads vehicles, Sorts material, Loads trucks and rail cars
Requirements Summary:Operate material handler and heavy equipment (excavator-like, wheel loader, articulating dump truck); unload/load trucks and rail cars; inspect and maintain equipment; some hand sorting; lift 30-50 lbs (100+ lbs with assistance).
Technical Tools Mentioned:Heavy machinery, Crane, Torch cutter, Semi tractor/trailer, Wheel loader, Railcar equipment
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Job Description
 

Position:          Heavy Equipment Operator

Facility:     All

Reports to:      Facility Manager

Date:         

 

 

Summary

Under supervision, operates material handler, similar style to an excavator, as well as other Heavy Equipment including wheel loader and articulating dump truck. in a facility, unloading or loading trucks, semis, rail cars with material, sorting material in yard.

 

  • Unloads customer vehicles including small or medium trucks or semi-trailers
  • Sorts material in appropriate areas
  • Loads trucks and rail cars with scrap material
  • Ensures torch cutter is supplied with material to torch
  • Inspects all loads according to yard standards, ensuring rail cars and semi-trailers are safe to leave the yard
  • Inspects all inbound/outbound material
  • Greases and changes oil on machine.  Handles minor maintenance duties on the crane.
  • Some hand sorting and labor also may be required
  • Other responsibilities as assigned

 

Safety:

Wears all necessary PPE when working in the yard.  Follows company safety standards at all times.  Failure to follow standards, may result in loss of position.

 

 

 

Requirements:

High school diploma or GED preferred but not required.  Prior experience operating heavy machinery and driving a semi-tractor/trailer preferred but not required as we will train candidates.   Basic machine maintenance knowledge a plus.  Must be able to lift a minimum of 30-50 lbs and 100+lbs on 2-person lift.