Excavator Operator (m/f/d)

About the job

Do you enjoy operating heavy machinery?

Then you are exactly right with us! With your excavator, you ensure smooth material handling and contribute to the efficient processing and sorting of our recycling materials. If you like taking responsibility and want to apply your technical skills daily, we look forward to your application.

Excavator Operator (m/f/d)

Your tasks:

• Independent control and operation of excavators for sorting, processing, and loading recycling materials, especially metals and other valuable materials
• Efficient loading, unloading, and handling of recycling materials
• Carrying out regular inspections and minor maintenance work (e.g. oil level checks, cleaning air filters, general machine cleaning) to ensure trouble-free operation
• Accurate recording and documentation of work processes, material movements, and machine condition
• Reporting technical faults or deviations to supervisors or the workshop

Your profile:

• Several years of practical experience in handling excavators and other heavy machinery, ideally in recycling, construction, or material handling
• Basic knowledge of mechanics as well as maintenance and care of machines
• Careful handling of machines and materials while complying with all applicable safety and accident prevention regulations
• Ability to collaborate constructively in a team and coordinate with colleagues to organise workflows efficiently
• Reliability, accuracy, and a high degree of personal responsibility in carrying out tasks

What we offer:

• With your job, you make an active contribution to environmental protection and resource conservation
• Lots of freedom, independence, and responsibility in your tasks
• Stability and a secure workplace
• Flat hierarchies and straightforward decision-making processes
• Family-oriented company culture: with us, you are not just a number
• At least 25 days holiday / 30 days from the 11th year of service or from the age of 50
• Thommen Academy (internal training and development opportunities for our employees)
• Good social benefits (above-average continued salary payment in case of accident and illness, pension fund without loss risk)

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Katja Hurter
Team Lead HR Business Partner
061 815 22 41