Athens, Alabama, 35613
Job description
**Job Title: Heavy Equipment Operator**
The Heavy Equipment Operator plays a crucial role in the safe handling and management of material processing equipment for scrap metal operations, which includes loading trucks and supplying the shredder. The operator is expected to carry out daily inspections of the equipment, ensure the cleanliness of the yard, and communicate efficiently with team members using radio devices. Applicants should possess a minimum of 2 years of experience in operating heavy machinery, such as front-end loaders or scrap handlers within an industrial environment. A valid driver’s license is mandatory, and candidates must be capable of performing physically intensive tasks, including lifting items weighing up to 50 pounds and ascending ladders.
is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, and gender expression), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. We comply with all applicable equal employment opportunity and affirmative action regulations.

