Jaeger et Bosshard SA
Kaiseraugst
Excavator Operator (m/f/d)
- 08 July 2026
- 100%
- Permanent position
- Kaiseraugst
Job summary
Join Thommen Group, a leading recycling company in Europe! Enjoy a supportive work environment and opportunities for growth.
Tasks
- Operate excavators for sorting and processing recycling materials.
- Load and unload materials efficiently to ensure smooth operations.
- Conduct regular inspections and maintenance for optimal performance.
Skills
- Experience handling excavators and heavy machinery in recycling.
- Basic mechanical knowledge and machine maintenance skills.
- Strong teamwork and communication abilities.
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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 to take responsibility and want to apply your technical skills daily, we look forward to your application.
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-like corporate culture: with us, you are not just a number
- At least 25 days of 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)
The right decision: Working at Thommen Group
The Thommen Group is one of the leading European recycling companies with roots in Switzerland. With our three strong brands Thommen, Metallum, and Immark, we offer complete recycling solutions for industry, trade, and municipalities. With over 30 locations in five countries, the Thommen Group is globally networked and an important link in the economic cycle. As a producer of high-quality recycled raw materials, we create and conserve resources.
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