Heavy Equipment Operator
$77,000
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SENIORITY
Junior
SALARY
$77,000
About the role
- Safety is the most important part of all jobs within Nucor; therefore, candidates must be able to demonstrate the ability to initiate, lead, and uphold safety policies, practices, procedures, and housekeeping standards at all times.
- Follow all company and OSHA safety procedures attend safety meetings and look out for yourself and your teammates
- Operate heavy equipment including cranes, loaders, and similar machines safely and efficiently
- Load scrap material onto shredder feed conveyors, push shred piles, move material throughout the yard, and load trucks and railcars
- Perform daily equipment inspections and report any defects or needed repairs to your supervisor
- Keep the yard clear of debris and maintain a clean, safe work environment
- Jump on small equipment forklifts or skid steers when the job calls for itHandle general labor duties including sweeping, shoveling, and clean-up anywhere in the yard
- Communicate over radio with teammates for traffic coordination, production updates, and safety
- Cross-train in other positions and support teammates wherever you're needed
- You'll be running the heaviest equipment on the yard your skill and hustle directly drive production. The harder you work, the more you earn. 3 years of heavy equipment experience required.
- Minimum 3 years of heavy equipment operation experience preferably in scrap metal, construction, or manufacturing
- Hands-on experience with cranes, loaders, or similar heavy machinery
- Strong knowledge of heavy equipment operating principles, hazards, and safety precautions
- Mechanically inclined able to spot issues and keep equipment running right
- Dependable shows up on time and ready to work every shift
- Able to work independently and adapt to changing priorities without constant supervision
- Able to stand or walk for most of the shift (up to 12 hours)
- Able to lift up to 50 lbs
- Comfortable working outdoors in heat and all weather conditions
- Flexible to work overtime, evenings, weekends, and holidays when needed
- Bilingual preferred
- Candidates within 50 miles of location preferred
- Must pass a hair drug test and background check
- About Us Why Trademark Metals Recycling & Nucor?
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