Heavy Equipment Operator / Property Maintenance Technician

HEAVY EQUIPMENT & EXCAVATOR EXPERIENCE REQUIRED - MUST HAVE

1st Shift | Monday-Friday

$20.00-$24.00 per hour (based on experience)

Are you an experienced heavy equipment operator who enjoys working outdoors and taking pride in maintaining equipment and facilities? We are seeking a safety-focused, mechanically inclined professional to join our growing tire recycling and rubber processing operation. This position combines heavy equipment operation with facility and property maintenance responsibilities in a dynamic industrial environment.

What You'll Do

Heavy Equipment & Processing Operations

Operate excavators, loaders, skid steers, forklifts, material handlers, and hydraulic shear equipment

Process scrap tires, rubber materials, and recyclable commodities

Inspect incoming materials and identify prohibited or hazardous items

Monitor equipment performance and product quality

Perform daily equipment inspections and operational checks

Complete basic preventative maintenance, lubrication, and minor repairs

Assist with loading and unloading trailers

Maintain production records and equipment logs

Follow all safety procedures, including lockout/tagout requirements

Property & Facility Maintenance

Maintain buildings, grounds, fencing, gates, parking lots, and exterior infrastructure

Perform facility inspections and address maintenance needs

Operate mowers, trimmers, and grounds maintenance equipment

Assist with snow removal, storm cleanup, and seasonal maintenance

Complete minor repairs including painting, carpentry, plumbing, and general maintenance tasks

Support facility improvement and site beautification projects

Help maintain a clean, safe, and organized work environment

Qualifications

Required

✅ Heavy equipment and excavator operating experience

✅ Experience operating equipment such as:

Excavators

Skid Steers

Loaders

Forklifts

✅ Mechanical aptitude and troubleshooting skills

✅ Ability to work independently and safely in an industrial environment

✅ Ability to work both indoors and outdoors in varying weather conditions

✅ Ability to lift up to 50 pounds and perform physically active work

Preferred

Experience in recycling, manufacturing, construction, agriculture, or heavy industrial operations

Tire recycling or scrap processing experience

Property or facility maintenance experience

Forklift certification

Welding, fabrication, or industrial maintenance experience

Work Environment

This position is based in a tire recycling and rubber processing facility and includes both equipment operation and outdoor property maintenance. Candidates should be comfortable working around moving machinery, industrial traffic, dust, noise, and changing weather conditions.

Why Join Us?

Competitive hourly pay: $20.00-$24.00/hour

Stable Monday-Friday, 1st Shift schedule

Diverse work combining equipment operation and hands-on maintenance

Opportunity to work with a growing recycling and environmental sustainability operation

Apply Today!

If you have excavator experience, heavy equipment skills, and enjoy hands-on work in an industrial environment, we'd like to hear from you. Join a team focused on safety, operational excellence, and environmental responsibility.