Heavy Equipment Operator

Company: Metalico Buffalo Inc.
Position: Heavy Equipment Operator
Location: 127 Fillmore Ave. Buffalo NY, 14210
Job Type: Full-time, non-exempt.
Hours: Monday-Friday 7:00AM-4:00PM, overtime and Saturdays as needed 8:00AM-12:00PM.
**Compensation: $**19.00-22.50/hour, based on skills and experience.

Responsibilities:

• Safe Handling and/or moving material.
• Knowledge of the excavator/magnet/grapple loading requirements; material shipping specifications; weight thresholds.
• Effective communication with all site personnel.
• Maintain daily logs of equipment usage, maintenance, etc.
• Daily maintenance of equipment.
• Identify, report, correct and/or prevent hazards.
• Perform tasks maintaining all health, safety and environmental rules and ensure work is completed in a safe and responsible manner.
• Ability to sit for long periods of time.
• Handle and manipulate objects on a repetitive basis.
• Work outside in the elements regardless of the season.
• Fill in at for Heavy Equipment Operators at Metalico locations in the Buffalo region (Skyway, Niagara, etc.)

Requirements:

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Heavy equipment certification a plus.
• 2+ years of heavy equipment operation experience.
• Organizational skills, able to multitask.
• Self-motivated, ability to work independently.
• Team player, able to get along with a diverse group.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS & WORK ENVIRONMENT:

• Ability to lift / push / pull 50-75 lbs alone or with assistance as needed.
• Standing for extended periods of time.
• Sitting when operating equipment.
• Ability to reach with hands and arms. Ability to use both hands regularly with enough dexterity to safely operate basic hand and power tools.
• Awareness of surroundings (able to see, hear, talk), moving equipment, employees, etc.
• Move about a salvage yard on uneven terrain.
• Expected to participate in required training sessions, presentations, and meetings.
• Exposure to elements and / or non-climate-controlled environments where temperatures and weather extremes (heat, cold, rain) may be encountered.
• Work may take place in an industrial environment, with noise, dust and fumes.
• Noise level in the work environment is moderate; hearing protection is always provided to employees by the company.

Benefits:

• Medical & Dental (70% employer paid).
• Life Insurance $25,000 (100% employer paid).
• 401k (2.5% company match).
• 8.5 Paid Holidays.
• Paid Vacation and Sick Time.
• Employee Referral $1,000.
• Safety Toe Boot & Prescription Safety Glasses Reimbursement Annually.
• Vision (Out of pocket).
• Flexible Spending Account (Out of pocket).
• Aflac Services (Out of pocket).

Metalico would like to thank all of our applicants for applying for the Heavy Equipment Operator position.

Only those that meet our criteria will be contacted, however. Thank you!
Metalico is an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regards to that individual's race, color, religion or creed, national origin or ancestry, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity, age, physical or mental disability, veteran status, genetic information, ethnicity, citizenship, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Pay: $19.00 - $22.50 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Referral program

People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply

Experience:

• Loader operation: 1 year (Preferred)

Ability to Commute:

• Buffalo, NY 14210 (Required)

Work Location: In person