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This position plays a critical role in maintaining production efficiency, equipment safety, and overall yard operations.\nKey Responsibilities\nOperate excavators to move, sort, stack, and load scrap materials throughout the yard\nUtilize attachments such as grapples, magnets, buckets, and shears to process and handle materials safely and efficiently\nLoad trucks, trailers, containers, and railcars with scrap materials\nFeed processing equipment and assist with material flow throughout the facility\nPerform daily pre-trip and post-trip equipment inspections\nMonitor equipment performance and identify maintenance needs\nCommunicate effectively with yard personnel using radios, hand signals, and other established procedures\nFollow all company safety policies, environmental regulations, and OSHA requirements\nMaintain a clean and organized work area\nAssist with general yard duties and other operational responsibilities as needed\nQualifications\nExperience operating excavators is required\nExperience operating excavators with grapples, magnets, shears, or other material-handling attachments strongly preferred\nPrevious scrap yard, metal recycling, demolition, construction, or heavy industrial experience preferred\nStrong commitment to workplace safety\nAbility to work independently and as part of a team\nGood communication and problem-solving skills\nAbility to perform basic equipment inspections and identify maintenance concerns\nReliable attendance and strong work ethic\nPhysical and Work Requirements\nAbility to work outdoors in all weather conditions\nAbility to sit and operate equipment for extended periods\nAbility to safely climb in and out of heavy equipment multiple times throughout the day\nAbility to lift up to 50 pounds occasionally\nMust possess adequate vision, depth perception, coordination, and reaction time necessary for safe equipment operation\nWork Environment\nOutdoor scrap yard and recycling facility environment\nFast-paced operation with continuous equipment and truck traffic\nExposure to noise, dust, vibration, and heavy machinery\nRequires adherence to all personal protective equipment (PPE) requirements\nWhy AMG Resources\nStable and growing company in the recycling industry\nTeam-oriented work environment\nOpportunity for long-term employment and advancement\nTraining and skill development opportunities\nStrong commitment to employee safety and success\nApply today to join our team and help support the recycling industry while building a rewarding career with AMG Resources.\nBenefits Include\nMedical, dental, and vision insurance\n401(k) retirement plan with company match\nCompany-paid life insurance\nShort-term and long-term disability coverage\nPaid time off (PTO)\nPaid holidays\nEmployee Assistance Program (EAP)\nVoluntary supplemental insurance options\nOpportunities for growth and advancement within a stable, industry-leading organization\nEqual Opportunity Employer\nAMG Resources is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other protected status under applicable law.\nPay: $25.00 - $27.00 per hour\nBenefits:\n401(k)\nDental insurance\nEmployee assistance program\nHealth insurance\nLife insurance\nPaid time off\nRetirement plan\nVision insurance\nWork Location: In person","company":"Amgresourcescorporation","rawCompany":"amgresourcescorporation","city":"St Paul","state":"MN","isRemote":false,"isActive":false,"createdAt":"2026-08-03T23:32:55.084Z","occupations":[{"code":"47-2073.00","title":"Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators","slug":"operating-engineers-and-other-construction-equipment-operators"},{"code":"53-7062.04","title":"Recycling and Reclamation Workers","slug":"recycling-and-reclamation-workers"},{"code":"47-5022.00","title":"Excavating and Loading Machine and Dragline Operators, Surface Mining","slug":"excavating-and-loading-machine-and-dragline-operators-surface-mining"}],"industries":[{"code":"423930","title":"Recyclable Material Merchant Wholesalers","slug":"recyclable-material-merchant-wholesalers"},{"code":"562920","title":"Materials Recovery Facilities","slug":"materials-recovery-facilities"},{"code":"212321","title":"Construction Sand and Gravel Mining","slug":"construction-sand-and-gravel-mining"}],"jobPosting":{"@context":"https://schema.org","@type":"JobPosting","title":"Excavator Operator – Scrap Yard","description":"AMG Resources is seeking a safety-focused and experienced Excavator Operator to support our scrap metal recycling operations. This is an excellent opportunity for a skilled heavy equipment operator who enjoys working in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment and takes pride in maintaining safe and efficient yard operations.\nPosition Summary\nThe Excavator Operator is responsible for safely operating excavators equipped with specialized attachments such as grapples, magnets, shears, and buckets to move, sort, process, and load scrap metal and other recyclable materials throughout the yard. This position plays a critical role in maintaining production efficiency, equipment safety, and overall yard operations.\nKey Responsibilities\nOperate excavators to move, sort, stack, and load scrap materials throughout the yard\nUtilize attachments such as grapples, magnets, buckets, and shears to process and handle materials safely and efficiently\nLoad trucks, trailers, containers, and railcars with scrap materials\nFeed processing equipment and assist with material flow throughout the facility\nPerform daily pre-trip and post-trip equipment inspections\nMonitor equipment performance and identify maintenance needs\nCommunicate effectively with yard personnel using radios, hand signals, and other established procedures\nFollow all company safety policies, environmental regulations, and OSHA requirements\nMaintain a clean and organized work area\nAssist with general yard duties and other operational responsibilities as needed\nQualifications\nExperience operating excavators is required\nExperience operating excavators with grapples, magnets, shears, or other material-handling attachments strongly preferred\nPrevious scrap yard, metal recycling, demolition, construction, or heavy industrial experience preferred\nStrong commitment to workplace safety\nAbility to work independently and as part of a team\nGood communication and problem-solving skills\nAbility to perform basic equipment inspections and identify maintenance concerns\nReliable attendance and strong work ethic\nPhysical and Work Requirements\nAbility to work outdoors in all weather conditions\nAbility to sit and operate equipment for extended periods\nAbility to safely climb in and out of heavy equipment multiple times throughout the day\nAbility to lift up to 50 pounds occasionally\nMust possess adequate vision, depth perception, coordination, and reaction time necessary for safe equipment operation\nWork Environment\nOutdoor scrap yard and recycling facility environment\nFast-paced operation with continuous equipment and truck traffic\nExposure to noise, dust, vibration, and heavy machinery\nRequires adherence to all personal protective equipment (PPE) requirements\nWhy AMG Resources\nStable and growing company in the recycling industry\nTeam-oriented work environment\nOpportunity for long-term employment and advancement\nTraining and skill development opportunities\nStrong commitment to employee safety and success\nApply today to join our team and help support the recycling industry while building a rewarding career with AMG Resources.\nBenefits Include\nMedical, dental, and vision insurance\n401(k) retirement plan with company match\nCompany-paid life insurance\nShort-term and long-term disability coverage\nPaid time off (PTO)\nPaid holidays\nEmployee Assistance Program (EAP)\nVoluntary supplemental insurance options\nOpportunities for growth and advancement within a stable, industry-leading organization\nEqual Opportunity Employer\nAMG Resources is an Equal Opportunity Employer. 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