Heavy Equipment Operator - Dartmouth, Canada - Dartmouth Metals Ltd

Description

Dartmouth Metals is an exciting place to be as a global leader in the thriving metal recycling industry. We are looking for self-motivated individuals to join our team.

Our fast-paced environment features challenging and rewarding work, strong teamwork, and a commitment to providing quality products and excellent customer service.

At the same time, as a growing company that has been in business for more than 40 years, Dartmouth Metals has experienced employees who have been with us for over 30 years working side-by-side with recent hires who constantly bring new ideas and energy into the company.

The Heavy Equipment Operator reports to the Operations Manager and to the Office Manager.

The Heavy Equipment Operator is responsible for the set up, operation, or maintenance of the material handler or mobile shear while ensuring that all of his/her efforts are compliant with the company Health, Safety, and Environmental standards.

Duties may include the operation of one or several types of power equipment to assist in the lifting, and moving of materials, as well as the cutting or shearing of metal.

The Heavy Equipment Operator should possess knowledge of machines and tools including their designs, uses, repair, and maintenance.


Job Requirements
Environmental and Health & Safety (H&S)

• Strictly adheres to all Metals Recycling Business Health, Safety, and Environmental standards.
• Provides a safe environment for all employees, customers, and visitors.
• Move levers, depress foot pedals, or turn dials to operate equipment for lifting, moving, or shearing loads.
• Take actions to avoid potential hazards or obstructions, such as other equipment, workers, or moving objects.
• Examine completed materials for defects and verify conformance to established specifications.
• Test and adjust machine speeds and actions using gauges and hand tools.
• Align machine with reference stakes and guidelines, ground, or positioning equipment following hand or audio signals form other workers.
• Coordinate machine actions with other activities, such as positioning or moving loads in response to hand or audio signals from crew members.
• Provide backup or assistance throughout the yard as needed or assigned.

Equipment & Maintenance

• Assist welder/mechanic in installing, aligning, and locking specified blades, hoses, belts, and other parts or fixtures and perform general clean up at the shear.
• Report all equipment deficiencies or malfunctions requiring maintenance or repair to the proper supervisor.
• Perform daily inspection and maintenance on equipment.

Interpersonal Contacts
Direct contact with Operations Manager, or the Office Manager, and other employees. Face-to-face and radio communication required daily.


Job Conditions
This position is regularly exposed to all weather conditions.

Physical hazards such as noise, fumes, and dirt are present due to the equipment, machinery, and scrap as would be found throughout the scrap yard.

Safety shoes, hearing protection, respirators, face shields, and additional personal protective equipment as needed, must be worn to eliminate the risks associated with these hazards.

Physical Activities Required to Perform Essential Functions

Ability to:

sit frequently; stand and walk frequently on uneven ground and throughout the yard; lift and carry up to 50 pounds occasionally; push and pull occasionally when moving materials; crouch or bend at the knees consistently to move or access materials or equipment; stoop or bend at the waist consistently to move materials; reach at arms length and overhead frequently; twist and turn at the neck and trunk continually; climb occasionally when obtaining items; manual dexterity required as Heavy Equipment Operator will handle, grasp, and manipulate materials, tools, and control knobs constantly; arm-hand steadiness required constantly for precision work; communicate by speech and hearing continually.

Visual acuity needed for close detail work. Mental dexterity needed as Heavy Equipment Operator will work independently while demonstrating attention to detail and continuous awareness.


Qualifications
High School diploma, GED Certification, or experience in a similar role preferred.


Job Types:
Full-time, Permanent


Salary:
$21.00-$25.00 per hour


Benefits:

• Dental care
• Disability insurance
• Extended health care
• Life insurance
• Onsite parking
• RRSP match
• Vision care

Flexible Language Requirement:

• French not required

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Monday to Friday

Supplemental pay types:

• Overtime pay

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Dartmouth, NS B3B 1H9: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Experience:

- heavy equipment operator: 2 years (preferred)


Work Location:
In person