Job Description

Job Description

Job Description

Excavator / Loader / Skid Steer --- Equipment Operator

Location: Hamtramck Recycling – 3333 Hamtramck Dr, Hamtramck, MI 48211
Job Type: Full-Time
Reports To: Operations Manager

About the Opportunity

Hamtramck Recycling & Transfer Station is looking for a reliable, safety-driven Heavy Equipment Operator to join our growing operations team.
This is more than just an equipment job — it’s an opportunity to be part of a fast-moving, essential industry that’s helping keep Michigan clean, efficient, and sustainable.

As a Heavy Equipment Operator, you’ll play a key role in keeping our transfer station and recycling yard running smoothly — operating loaders, excavators, and skid steers to manage materials safely and efficiently. You’ll work alongside a skilled team that values precision, teamwork, and accountability.

If you take pride in your work, care about doing things the right way, and want to grow with a company that’s investing in both people and equipment — this is the place for you.

Key Responsibilities

• Operate Equipment: Run loaders, skid steers, and other heavy machinery to move, stack, and load materials such as plastics, cardboard, metals, and construction debris.
• Load Trailers & Compactors: Safely and efficiently load materials into compactors and transfer trailers. Monitor equipment and notify dispatch when loads are ready.
• Maintain Yard Flow: Keep tipping floors and drive lanes clear of obstructions to ensure a safe and organized site.
• Perform Equipment Checks: Conduct daily pre- and post-operation inspections; monitor fluids, hydraulics, and safety systems.
• Report Issues: Communicate any equipment concerns or safety hazards immediately to supervisors or maintenance.
• Assist with Sorting: Support the recycling process by staging and separating materials as needed.
• Maintain Clean Work Areas: Help keep the site and loading areas organized, clean, and safe.
• Follow Safety Standards: Adhere to OSHA, company, and site-specific safety procedures at all times.
• Collaborate with the Team: Work closely with drivers, scale operators, and fellow yard staff to maintain a steady and efficient workflow.
• Recordkeeping: Complete daily logs, inspection sheets, and load documentation accurately and on time.

Qualifications

• Experience: Minimum of 1 year operating heavy equipment (loader, skid steer, or excavator) — preferably in recycling, waste, or construction environments.
• Certifications: Valid equipment certifications required; CDL preferred but not mandatory.
• Mechanical Awareness: Able to identify and report mechanical or safety issues.
• Physical Requirements: Able to lift up to 50 lbs, work outdoors in all weather, and operate machinery for extended periods.
• Safety Mindset: Understands and follows all safety policies and situational awareness practices.
• Team Player: Communicates clearly and works well in a team environment.
• Adaptability: Willing to take on varied yard tasks to support the operation as needed.

Preferred Skills

• Experience operating CAT, CASE, Volvo, or Bobcat equipment
• Familiarity with compactor systems and load balancing
• Knowledge of recycling materials , contamination prevention, and environmental compliance

Education

• High school diploma or equivalent required
• Vocational, mechanical, or safety training preferred

What We Offer

• Competitive pay and full benefits package
• Consistent, year-round work — no seasonal layoffs
• Opportunities for advancement into lead and supervisory roles
• Modern, well-maintained equipment and ongoing training
• A strong, team-oriented culture built on safety, respect, and accountability

Join a company that’s growing, investing, and leading in recycling operations across Michigan.
If you take pride in your work and want to build a long-term career in a fast-paced, essential industry — apply today.

Hamtramck Recycling is a waste recycling company located in Hamtramck Michigan. Our facility sorts and recycles material from the industrial and commercial waste stream that would otherwise find its home in one of the states many landfills. Our company is making an impact not only in our local community but in the entire metro Detroit area.

Company Description

Hamtramck Recycling is a waste recycling company located in Hamtramck Michigan. Our facility sorts and recycles material from the industrial and commercial waste stream that would otherwise find its home in one of the states many landfills. Our company is making an impact not only in our local community but in the entire metro Detroit area.

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