Heavy Equipment Operator

Join a Safe, Growing Recycling Leader

At Interpro Recycling, our people are the driving force behind our success. We're looking for an experienced Heavy Equipment Operator who takes pride in operating equipment safely, working as part of a strong team, and contributing to a fast-paced recycling operation.

If you're seeking a stable career with excellent benefits, opportunities for advancement, and a company that values safety above all else, we'd love to meet you.

Why Join Interpro Recycling?

✅ Competitive pay

✅ Unionized Benefits

✅ Retirement savings programs

✅ Life insurance and disability coverage

✅ Tuition reimbursement and apprenticeship opportunities

✅ Long-term career growth within a growing organization

✅ Safety-first culture where employees come first

What You'll Do

As a Heavy Equipment Operator, you'll play a critical role in keeping our recycling yard operating safely and efficiently by loading, unloading, sorting, and moving ferrous materials.

Responsibilities

- Operate heavy equipment including loaders, cranes, grapple cranes, shears, and other yard equipment
- Load trucks safely and accurately to meet weight requirements
- Unload inbound ferrous materials efficiently while maintaining safe traffic flow throughout the yard
- Sort, stockpile, and organize materials in designated locations
- Conduct daily inspections and preventative maintenance checks on equipment
- Communicate effectively with scale operators and yard personnel via mobile radio
- Maintain operational records and equipment logs
- Follow all safety procedures and company policies

What We're Looking For

Required Qualifications

- High school diploma or equivalent
- Heavy equipment operating experience required
- Valid driver's license




- Ability to lift, push, and pull up to 50 lbs.
- Reliable transportation (worksite is not accessible by public transit)

Preferred Qualifications

- Experience in metal recycling, scrap processing, or industrial operations
- Knowledge of ferrous metal grades and classifications
- Experience operating cranes, loaders, grapple cranes, or similar heavy equipment

The Ideal Candidate

You are:

- Safety-focused and committed to maintaining a protected work environment
- Self-motivated and dependable
- A team player who works well with operations, scale, and yard personnel
- Customer-focused and professional
- Comfortable working outdoors in a fast-paced industrial environment

Safety Is Our Priority

Interpro Recycling is committed to maintaining a safe, healthy, and injury-free workplace. Safe work practices are an essential requirement of every position and every employee.

Build Your Career With Us

At Interpro Recycling, you're not just taking a job, you're building a future. Join a team that values hard work, invests in employee development, and provides opportunities to advance your career.

Apply today and become part of a company that turns hard work into long-term success.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Orion Steel Group LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status. Reasonable accommodations are available throughout the hiring process.

Pay: $24.00-$28.97 per hour

Expected hours: No less than 40.0 per week

Benefits:

- Dental care
- Extended health care
- Life insurance
- On-site parking
- RRSP match
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vision care

Work Location: In person

📌 Heavy Equipment Operator (Springfield)
🏢 Orion Steel Group
📍 Springfield