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Heavy Equipment Operator

CompanyAlter Trading Corp
LocationGreeley
Work ModeOn Site
PostedAugust 24, 2026
About The Company
Alter Trading Corporation is one of the nation's leading scrap metal recyclers and brokers, with processing centers and offices throughout the central United States. Alter has a reputation for innovation in the scrap metal industry. Our processing facilities are state-of-the-art. We're one of the largest recyclers of ferrous and non-ferrous metals in the country serving industrial clients and salvage operations of every kind. Alter continues to develop new and expanded services and capabilities to meet the changing needs of its clients and the marketplace.
About the Role
 

Position:          Heavy Equipment Operator

Facility:     All

Reports to:      Facility Manager

Date:         

 

 

Summary

Under supervision, operates material handler, similar style to an excavator, as well as other Heavy Equipment including wheel loader and articulating dump truck. in a facility, unloading or loading trucks, semis, rail cars with material, sorting material in yard.

 

  • Unloads customer vehicles including small or medium trucks or semi-trailers
  • Sorts material in appropriate areas
  • Loads trucks and rail cars with scrap material
  • Ensures torch cutter is supplied with material to torch
  • Inspects all loads according to yard standards, ensuring rail cars and semi-trailers are safe to leave the yard
  • Inspects all inbound/outbound material
  • Greases and changes oil on machine.  Handles minor maintenance duties on the crane.
  • Some hand sorting and labor also may be required
  • Other responsibilities as assigned


Benefits -

  • Medical, Dental, Vision
  • 401K w/ employer match
  • HSA w/ employer match
  • Paid time off
  • Paid holidays

 

Safety:

Wears all necessary PPE when working in the yard.  Follows company safety standards at all times.  Failure to follow standards, may result in loss of position.

 

 

 

Requirements:

High school diploma or GED preferred but not required.  Prior experience operating heavy machinery and driving a semi-tractor/trailer preferred but not required as we will train candidates.   Basic machine maintenance knowledge a plus.  Must be able to lift a minimum of 30-50 lbs and 100+lbs on 2-person lift.

 

Key Skills
Heavy Equipment OperationExcavator OperationWheel Loader OperationArticulating Dump Truck OperationMaterial HandlingYard MaintenanceMachine MaintenanceSafety CompliancePpe UsageLoad InspectionHeavy Lifting
Categories
TradesLogisticsManufacturingConstructionTransportation
Benefits
MedicalDentalVision401k With Employer MatchHsa With Employer MatchPaid Time OffPaid Holidays
Job Information
📋Core Responsibilities
Operate heavy equipment such as excavators, wheel loaders, and dump trucks to load and unload materials in a facility yard. Perform routine machine maintenance and ensure all inbound and outbound loads meet safety standards.
📋Job Type
full time
💰Salary Range
$25 - $26
📊Experience Level
0-2
💼Company Size
447
📊Visa Sponsorship
No
💼Language
English
🏢Working Hours
40 hours
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