Equipment Operator

At General Scrap Inc., our strength starts with our people! As a team we collaborate to solve problems, contribute ideas and challenge each other to ensure growth and ultimately success for the business and our employees.

Job Description and Responsibilities:

At our CF&I Recycling - Colorado Springs location we are looking for someone who can operate and maintain heavy, motorized equipment for purposes of unloading/loading of ferrous materials in a safe and efficient manner.

In conjunction with the scale operator and office staff; unloads customers and maintains a steady flow in and out of the yard by minimizes traffic congestion. 


* Operate heavy motorized equipment used in loading/unloading of ferrous material, including, but not limited to loaders, crane, grapple crane, shear and other equipment used to support the variety of activities essential to the yard operations


* Perform preventative maintenance as required, including checking all fluids to ensure motorized equipment is properly maintained  


* Loads trucks accurately (proper weights), safely, efficiently and communicate via radio to scale personnel for confirmation of material loaded and any issues that may come up


* Unload transports with ferrous materials, safely and efficiently, clean (sweep) trailers of excess material


* Stockpile/sort metals and place in the designated areas


* Use hand-held mobile radio devices to effectively coordinate tasks and resources with yard and scale personnel


* Maintain accurate logs and records daily, weekly and monthly and/or as required by supervision


* Performs other duties as they might be assigned

Requirements:


* Completion of High School and/or equivalent


* Must have a minimum of two (2) consecutive years of experience operating heavy motorized equipment, within the last three (3) years


* Recognized heavy equipment experience includes operating Loaders, Excavators, Shears, and Material Handlers


* Must have a valid Driver's License


* Customer focus: takes responsibility for developing excellent customer service making sure that all purchases are handled professionally and expeditiously


* Communication Skills: communicates clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing and/or via mobile radio devices


* Ability to push, pull and lift materials up to 50 lbs.


* Ability to work well under pressure and manage multiple priorities

Compensation: $21 to $26 per hour based upon experience

Our total compensation package includes amazing benefits!


* Competitive wages and bonus opportunities


* Family medical, dental, and prescription coverage at minimal employee cost


* Short and long term disability programs


* Competitive retirement plans


* Flexible Spending and Health Savings Accounts


* Employer-provided and Voluntary Life Insurance options


* Paid vacation and recognized statutory holidays


* Apprenticeship and career advancement w...