Grinder Equipment Operator

National Salvage is seeking a hardworking Grinder Operator for its Birmingham, AL Recycling Yard.

National Salvage & Service is a sustainable company, we recycle nearly all the material we salvage. This practice not only keeps these materials out of landfills, improving the environment; it also saves our customers significant amounts of money, reducing the cost of a job and adding to profit.

National is a leading wholesale provider of used railroad ties and new railroad ties and other treated hardwood railroad track products, as well as recycled utility poles.

DUTIES, TASKS AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Operating skid steers and front-end loaders
• Operate railroad tie grinder machinery along track sections to grind and smooth tie surfaces
• Perform pre-operation inspections and routine maintenance on grinding equipment
• Monitor the condition of rail ties and grinding results to ensure quality standards are met
• Coordinate with rail traffic controllers and crew to maintain safety and work within schedules
• Document work performed, machine hours, and material usage
• Assist in loading and unloading equipment and tools
• All candidates must pass a background check and pre-employment drug screen

POSITION-SPECIFIC COMPETENCIES

• Must be able to lift 50 pounds
• Completely and accurately fill out daily paperwork
• Basic mechanical knowledge
• Follow all Safety Programs, Policies, and Procedures

This job description is not intended to be comprehensive list of the duties and responsibilities of the position.

Duties and responsibilities may change without notice.

Verification of your right to work in the United States, as demonstrated by your completion of the Form I-9 upon hire and your submission of acceptable documentation (as noted on the Form I-9) verifying your identity and work authorization within three days of starting employment. For your convenience, a copy of the Form I-9 List of Acceptable Documents is enclosed for your review.

Satisfactory completion of a background investigation, for which the required notice and consent forms are enclosed.

Successful completion and passing a drug and alcohol test. All job applicants are subject to drug and alcohol testing.

National Salvage & Service Corporation and its related entities are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.