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AMPSortation

Heavy Equipment Operator

Commerce City, Colorado

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Seniority
Mid level
Country
US
Work mode
On-site / unstated
First seen by hirly
3 Sept 2026

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AMP is applying AI-powered sortation at scale to modernize the world's recycling infrastructure and maximize the value in waste. AMP gives waste and recycling leaders the power to harness AI to reduce labor costs, increase resource recovery, and deliver more reliable operations. With hundreds of deployments across North America, Asia, and Europe, AMP’s technology offers a transformational solution to waste sortation and changes the fundamental economics of recycling.

Headquartered in Louisville, Colorado, the Denver Post and BuiltIn Colorado have recognized AMP as one of the state's top workplaces. AMP has operations and career opportunities outside of Atlanta, Cleveland, Portsmouth, Virginia, and Europe. We’re fostering an environment where passionate individuals can grow and create impact. We seek unconventional thinkers to join our mission to enable a world without waste; at AMP, your contributions have meaning and can spur change. With backing from top-tier investors and national recognition including North American Cleantech Company of the Year, we’re always seeking ways to better our operations, raising the bar on innovation, and looking to collaborate and improve in what we do. Learn more at AMPSortation.com.

AMP is hiring a Heavy Equipment Operator in Commerce City, CO .

Overview

The Heavy Equipment Operator is responsible for the safe, efficient, and effective operation of equipment at a recycling facility for the purpose of transferring, spreading, covering, baling, loading, unloading, and/or compacting waste or recyclable material.

Duties & Responsibilities:

LOTO for the machinery being worked on - use this every time you work on or in or around that machinery

Manage inbound flow of materials by entering the facility by directing trucks where they need to tip and coordinate safe discharge of material

Perform pre- and post-operation inspection of the equipment to ensure windows, lights and mirrors are clean, and the fuel tank is full

Safely and efficiently operate construction grade wheel-loader, fork-lift, commercial compactor and tractor truck using proper safety standards

Complete Equipment Inspection Reports and other reports, as necessary; report any necessary repairs to the supervisor, as needed

Ability to perform minor maintenance and repairs to wheel-loader, fork-lift, compactor and truck

Operate the Kubota and perform the Baler Operator Position

Ability to learn how to load a truck, operate the forklift, and stack bales properly, where bales should be stacked in the warehouse and how to do so properly

Ability to identify grades of recyclable materials, understand what contaminants make bales of product unacceptable to the final buyer, inspect/ monitor inbound material and remove if possible. Notify the plant manager and scale of excess contamination

Collaborate with team members to provide comprehensive training for new employees, ensuring they are well-equipped with the necessary skills and knowledge to perform their roles effectively

Ability to cross train for other positions

Ability to perform on the sort line if needed

Clear tip floor as required by location

Perform other additional duties as assigned

Required Skills:

Excellent customer service skills to meet and exceed customer expectations; acts in a professional, courteous, and cooperative manner toward customers and co-workers; works with a sense of honesty and trustworthiness

Excellent time management skills to ensure assigned responsibilities are completed in an efficient and safe manner

Ability to adhere to work schedule and will follow through on challenges as they arise

Ability to adhere to company policies and rules set forth

Promotes the Company’s safety standards; does not take inappropriate risks

Maintains a feeling of pride in work; strives to achieve all goals

Must have reliable transportation to and from work location

Ability to maintain a reliable attendance record

Working Conditions/Physical Demands:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand, walk, use hands and fingers, handle or feel, reach with hands and arms, climb or balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl and talk and hear.

The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 45 pounds.

Other duties:

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Working Location(s):

4150 E 60th Ave, Commerce City, CO 80022

Salary & Compensation Information : $22.50 - $24.50 per hour

AMP provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type 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. Applicants who identify with a historically underrepresented group are encouraged to apply.

This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.

Benefits Information:

Medical - The company covers between 78% to 100% of the premium for Cigna medical healthcare plans depending on the selection.

Dental, Vision, Short-Term and Long-Term Disability

Life Insurance: The company covers the cost of Basic Life / AD&D 1 x Salary, option to purchase additional through New York Life

HSA Eligible Health Plans, Company Contributions!

401(k) retirement plan (non-matching)

14 days Accruing PTO

Benefits start the day you start

6 Accrued Sick Days

Eight (8) paid holidays

We’ll consider applications until the position is filled.

Original posting on AMPSortation's site ↗