Heavy Equipment/Mobile Crane Operator

Located in Chicago Heights , IL

Salary: $22

A scrap yard in Chicago Heights looking for an Experiences Mobile Crane/Heavy Equipment Operator for a flex shift of 1st and 2nd shift paying $22 temp to hire. For more information visit www.expresspros.com/matteson IL

NOT AN OVERHEAD CRANE NOT A STATIONARY CRANE. IT IS A VEHICHLE CRANE YOU WILL MOVE AROUND THE YARD. 1YR EXPERIENCE MINIMUM.

• Summary of Responsibilities:
  
  • Ensure adherence to safety standards including use of required personal protective equipment (PPE), remove hazards as identified, and maintain cleanliness of the site.
  
  • Operate & maintain heavy equipment including but not limited to wheeled crawler and pedestal crawlers from various manufacturers such as Caterpillar, Sennebogen and Liebherr.
  
  • Operate & maintain equipment movement in response to hand signals or radio commands.
  
  • Load and unload materials from storage, production areas, docks, delivery vehicles, staging areas, or containers using equipment including but not limited to a magnet and grapple.
  
  • Sort a variety of recycled materials and metals to separate out high-grade metals and removes any non-conforming metals.
  
  • Load baler and shredder using grapple or magnet.
  
  • Operate & maintain mobile equipment including but not limited to forklifts, skid steers, manlifts, street sweeper, and/or water trucks.
  
  • Perform tasks involving physical labor using tools, including but not limited to standard hand tools, torch, bander, saw zall, and wire snips.
  
  • Perform daily inspections on all equipment as required.
  
  • Identify scrap including the grade and type of material and any undesirable elements within the material.
  
  • Responsible for positioning trailers and containers around the yard and emptying gaylord boxes as required.
  
  • Perform cleaning duties related to plant equipment and general housekeeping
  
  • Assists mechanics in the maintenance of equipment including plant equipment
  
  • Interacts with customers or drivers to direct or assist them
  
  • Performs other tasks and operates & maintains other equipment as required
  
  Minimum Qualifications:
  
  
  • Must be at least 18 years of age.
  • High School Diploma/GED or may consider 1+ years of heavy equipment operator experience.
  • Must be able to read, write, and perform basic math.
  • Ability to work independently
  • Good communication and interpersonal skills
  • Ability to maintain accurate records
  
  • Ability to follow oral and written communication
  
  
  • Ability to climb ladders or steps to reach objects
  
  • Ability to endure physical and outdoor work on a daily basis.
  
  • Ability to lift up to 50lbs.
  
  • Work cooperatively with other employees and the public
  
  • Must be able to work in an environment where routinely exposed to dust, dirt, vibrations, extreme climate and changes in weather.
• CLEAN BACKGROUND AND CLEAN DRUG SCREEN
  
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Express Office: Matteson

4747 Lincoln Mall Drive

Suite 103

Matteson, IL 60443