Heavy Equipment Operator

Must pass pre-employment physical, background check, and drug screen.

The pay rate is $17.00 per hour. After your 90-day probationary period, you will be eligible for an additional $1.00 merit increase based on performance.

It's an average work week of 40 hours. The schedule isa 4-day 12-hour shift Mon-Thu.

Day shift hours are from 7:00a.m. to 7:30 p.m.

Night shift hours are from 7:00 p.m. to 7:30 a.m.

You MUST be able to work both shifts!

Job Summary:

To grade or process material in a safe and efficient manner and in line with company requirements through the operation of mobile or fixed plants and various load-shifting equipment.

Key Responsibilities:

• Safely operates mobile plant and equipment such as forklifts, yard sweepers, front-end loaders, skid steer, forklift, excavators, mobile sheers, or skid steers, in line with applicable procedure
• Safely operates fixed plant such as the bailer, car compactor, shredder, or static shear in accordance with applicable procedures
• Identify material in line with ferrous and/or non-ferrous grading requirements.
• Load and unload material to and from transport vehicles and transport to the correct location safely, efficiently and timely.
• Complete any documentation such as pre-start checks, in accordance with company requirements and provide to Yard Manager or Supervisor as required
• Report issues to the Yard Manager or Supervisor and make recommendations as required
• Conduct basic fault finding in accordance with basic procedures
• Demonstrate personal responsibility for all Safety, Health, Environment, Community, and Sustainability policies, procedures, and initiatives
• Support diversity and inclusion, positive employee relations, and team environment
• Support measures designed to effectively manage costs and adherence to budgetary requirements
• Support continuous improvement initiatives
• Comply with all Company policies, procedures and initiatives relevant to the job
• Support training and performance management initiatives

Qualifications:

• Must have at least 3 years of experience working Heavy Equipment including Excavator, Front End Loader and Forklift

Knowledge of and ability to identify ferrous and non ferrous material, preferred

• High school diploma or GED.
• Must pass pre-employment physical and drug screen.
• Must be able to wear a respirator comfortably.
• Ability to read and comprehend instructions, procedures, and other correspondence.
• Ability to speak and understand English.

Skills:

• Basic fault finding skills
• Verbal and basic written communication skills
• Time management and the ability to prioritize tasks
• Basic numeracy skills

Working Conditions:

• Constant physical effort, including standing and sitting is required during a regular work shift
• Must be able to stand for extended periods of time
• Stoop, bend, and crouch as required to perform key duties
• Exposed to sounds and noise levels that are distracting
• Exposed to the natural elements

Find Out More…Please visit www.simsltd.com for more information on Sims and its commitment to sustainability.

SIMS LIMITED IS PROUD TO BE AN EQUAL-OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER. WE VALUE THE DIVERSITY OF ALL OF OUR EMPLOYEES AND ARE COMMITTED TO CREATING AN INCLUSIVE WORKING ENVIRONMENT WHERE EVERYONE CAN CONTRIBUTE, ADVANCE ON MERIT, AND REALIZE THEIR FULL POTENTIAL. SIMS LIMITED IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER. THE COMPANY DOES NOT DISCRIMINATE WITH REGARD TO RACE, SEX, RELIGION, COLOR, NATIONAL ORIGIN, CITIZENSHIP STATUS, DISABILITY, AGE, MARITAL OR FAMILIAL STATUS, SEXUAL ORIENTATION, GENDER IDENTITY, GENDER EXPRESSION, VETERAN STATUS, HOUSING STATUS, SOURCE OF INCOME, OR ANY OTHER STATUS PROTECTED BY FEDERAL, STATE, OR LOCAL LAWS. THIS APPLIES TO ANY EMPLOYMENT DECISION, INCLUDING RECRUITING, HIRING, PLACEMENT, PROMOTION, TERMINATION, LAYOFF, RECALL, TRANSFER, LEAVES OF ABSENCE, COMPENSATION, AND TRAINING. QUALIFIED APPLICANTS WITH A DISABILITY IN NEED OF A REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION MAY REQUEST SUCH WITHOUT FEAR OF REPRISAL OR DISCRIMINATION.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $17.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Application Question(s):

• I've read the job description and understand this job requires passing a pre-employment physical, drug test, and background check requirements.
• Can you work Mon-Thu from 7:00 a.m. to 7:30 p.m.?
• Are you willing to accept a starting hourly pay rate of $17.00?

Experience:

• Materials handling: 3 years (Required)
• Excavator: 5 years (Required)

Work Location: In person