Heavy Machine Operator

Schedule: Full-Time (Includes Saturdays)

Compensation: $20–$25 per hour (based on experience) + Overtime Available

We are seeking a dependable Heavy Machine Operator to operate excavators in a high-volume scrap yard environment. This role is responsible for moving, sorting, and organizing materials using grapple attachments and similar material-handling tools while maintaining safe and efficient yard operations.

The ideal candidate is reliable, safety-focused, and experienced operating heavy machinery in an industrial setting.

• Hydraulic Excavator
• Grapple Attachments
• Similar material-handling attachments used in scrap yard operations

• Operate hydraulic excavators equipped with grapple attachments
• Load, unload, and sort scrap materials
• Maintain yard organization and material flow
• Use various material-handling attachments as needed
• Perform daily equipment inspections and report maintenance needs
• Follow all yard safety procedures and operational guidelines

• Approximately 9 hours per day (Monday–Friday)
• 5 hours on Saturdays
• Average 50+ hours per week

• Experience operating hydraulic excavators or similar heavy machinery
• Experience using grapple attachments preferred
• Strong attendance and reliability
• Ability to work outdoors in all weather conditions
• Must be able to demonstrate equipment operation during on-site evaluation

Hands‑on operating experience is valued. Formal certifications are not required.