Crane Operator

Sims Metal (Sims) is a global leader in metal recycling. With facilities across the globe, Sims plays an intrinsic role in the circular economy by making resources available for future use. As a responsible corporate citizen, we continuously seek new ways to broaden our participation in the environmental sector, ensuring that our future is as bright, safe, and secure as at any time in our long history.

II) Job Summary

Briefly describe the primary purpose of the job in no more than 1-3 sentences.

Operates diesel, gasoline, or electric powered crane mounted on crawler treads to lift and move material and objects.

III) Major Job Responsibilities/Duties

In the boxes below, list up to 7 of the most critical responsibilities of the job in their order of importance.   Please provide the % of time spent for each responsibility, the sum of which will total to 100%.

Starts engine and drives crane to work site, steering crane by moving levers and pressing pedals that control motion of crawler treads/

Pushes and pulls levers and presses pedals in response to hand signals to rotate crane on chassis and raise and lower crane boom and loadline

Inspects equipment for defective parts and notifies supervisor of defects or malfunctions

Completes inspection report prior to using equipment

• Responsible for maintaining and addressing the housekeeping of cranes

Operate cable/hydraulic crane

Lubricates motor and moving parts of crane

High school diploma or general education degree (GED) Valid Driver’s License and maintenance of a satisfactory driving record

A career with Sims provides you with the opportunity to work with an organization whose goal is to be the world’s safest and most responsible recycling company. Our people achieve this by creating a zero-harm workplace, being exemplary members of the communities in which we operate, and being responsible stewards of the environment. We also offer competitive pay and a range of attractive benefits.

Sims is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We value the diversity of all of our employees and are committed to creating an inclusive working environment where everyone can contribute, advance on merit, and realize their full potential. Sims does not discriminate with regard to race, sex, religion, color, national origin, citizenship status, disability, age, marital or familial status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, veteran status, housing status, source of income, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local laws. This applies to any employment decision, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.  qualified applicants with a disability in need of a reasonable accommodation may request such without fear of reprisal or discrimination.

To achieve our purpose to create a world without waste to preserve our planet, we are guided by our Principles of Purpose: Be Safe + Well, Band Together, Be Accountable + Transparent, Consistently Innovate, Inspire with Purpose, Celebrate + Have Fun.