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Equipment Operator

Sims Limited
Redwood City, CA, US
Full-time

Job Summary

Operates material handler (grapple / magnet), front end loader, skid steer, or forklift to assist unloading customers and load trailers to prepare for transport of scrap materials.

Inspects incoming material and grades accordingly.

Operates straight or articulated rubber-tired tractor type vehicle equipped with front mounted hydraulic powered bucket or forks to lift and transport bulk material to and from storage or processing areas by performing the following duties :

Primary Responsibilities :

  • Load and unload customer’s trucks / vehicles.
  • Starts engine, shift gears, presses pedals, and turns steering wheel to operate loader.
  • Performs routine maintenance on loader such as lubricating, fueling, and cleaning.
  • Completes inspection report prior to using equipment.
  • Perform & maintain general housekeeping.
  • Responsible for customer & employee safety in and around work area.
  • Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications :

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and / or ability required.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

  • 3 to 5 years’ experience working Heavy Equipment
  • High school diploma or GED.
  • Must pass pre-employment physical and drug screen.
  • Must be able to comfortably wear a respirator.
  • Ability to read and comprehend instructions, procedures, correspondence, & memos.
  • Ability to speak and understand English.

With a promote-from-within philosophy and a variety of programs available to support continuous learning, Sims offers the opportunity for a rewarding career.

We are committed to the ecologically sound and sustainable use of resources and strive to operate in a manner that minimizes waste and protects the environment.

A career with Sims provides you with the opportunity to work with an organization whose goal is to be the world’s safest and most responsible recycling company.

Our people achieve this by creating a zero-harm workplace, being exemplary members of the communities in which we operate, and being responsible stewards of the environment.

We also offer competitive pay and a range of attractive benefits.

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