Heavy Equipment Operator
AMP: AI-Powered Sortation for Waste and Recycling
| Company | AMP: AI-Powered Sortation for Waste and Recycling |
| Category | Skilled Technician |
| Location | Commerce City |
| Remote | On-site (inferred) |
| Employment | Not stated |
| Level | Not stated |
| Salary | Not stated by the employer |
| Posted | 21 Jul 2026 |
| Last verified | 11 Aug 2026 |
| Source | Employer ATS (greenhouse) |
Description
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