Build Your Heavy Equipment Operating Career with Radius Recycling
Earn $24.00-$27.00/hour Based on Experience
Radius Recycling is looking for a reliable, safety-focused Equipment Operator to join our Portland, Maine team.
This is an excellent opportunity for experienced equipment operators looking for stable, year-round employment and the chance to expand their skills operating a variety of heavy equipment.
While we welcome applicants from a wide range of industrial backgrounds, we are particularly interested in candidates with excavator, demolition grappler, material handler, or other heavy equipment operating experience. Candidates who bring this experience may be eligible for compensation at the higher end of our pay range.
Don't have crane experience? That's okay. We are willing to train the right candidates on our cranes, material handlers, and other specialized recycling equipment.
What You'll Do
- Operate cranes, excavators, grapplers, and other heavy equipment safely and efficiently
- Load, unload, sort, and move recyclable materials throughout the yard
- Perform daily equipment inspections and report maintenance concerns
- Follow all company safety policies and procedures
- Support general yard and recycling operations as needed
- Work closely with team members to maintain safe and productive operations
What We're Looking For
- High School Diploma or GED
- Valid driver's license
- Ability to work outdoors in all weather conditions
- Commitment to safety, teamwork, and reliability
- Ability to lift up to 50 pounds and climb on and off equipment
Preferred
- Experience operating excavators, demolition grapplers, material handlers, loaders, cranes, forklifts, or other heavy equipment
- Experience in construction, demolition, recycling, manufacturing, transportation, agriculture, logging, or industrial environments
- Basic equipment inspection and preventive maintenance knowledge
- Strong work ethic and willingness to learn new equipment and operating techniques
Compensation
$24.00-$27.00/hour
Compensation will be based on experience and qualifications.
Candidates with direct experience operating:
- Excavators
- Demolition grapplers
- Material handlers
- Similar heavy equipment
may qualify for compensation at the higher end of the range.
Why Join Radius Recycling?
- Overtime opportunities available
- Consistent Monday-Friday schedule
- Stable, full-time, year-round employment
- Paid training on cranes and specialized recycling equipment
- Career advancement opportunities
- Safety-first culture and supportive team environment
- Medical, Dental, Vision, 401(k), Paid Time Off, and Paid Holidays
Join Our Team
If you're dependable, safety-minded, and have experience operating excavators, grapplers, or other heavy equipment, we'd like to hear from you. Join a company that is committed to developing skilled operators and providing long-term career opportunities.
Radius Recycling is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment is contingent upon successful completion of background screening, drug testing, and employment verification requirements. Applicants must be at least 18 years of age.
Pay: $24.00 - $27.00 per hour
Work Location: In person
