Heavy Equipment Operator - Scrap Processing

At Oregon Steel Mills LLC, our strength starts with our people! As a team we collaborate to solve problems, contribute ideas and challenge each other to ensure growth and ultimately success for the business and our employees. The starting wage for this role is $25.00/hour with monthly bonus opportunities. Our amazing benefits package starts on your very first day and includes low cost family medical, dental, and vision coverage, flexible spending and health savings accounts, paid vacation and paid holidays, a 401k plan with a 5% employer match, and an additional employer funded retirement savings account. Job Responsibilities Operate mobile equipment including but not limited to forklifts, front loader, mobile cranes and heavy trucksOperate scrap burning equipmentUnload and load scrap metal from trucks and railcarsGrade incoming and outgoing scrap while keeping inventory separatedMaintain equipment using basic hand toolsPerform daily safety inspection of all equipmentKeep accurate and legible recordsMaintain a clean and safe work area; keep areas free from scrap and debrisPerforms other duties as assigned Knowledge, Skills And Competencies Ability to be an Oregon Steel Mills Certified Forklift OperatorAbility to be an Oregon Steel Mills Certified Mobile Crane OperatorAble to learn, retain, and apply new knowledgeExcellent written and oral communication skillsFlexibility and willingness to learn, and accept changes in job dutiesExcellent math skills: addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, accurate number identificationAble to work independentlyAble to sit for long periods of timeMust have good spatial and relational perceptionKnowledge of hand communicating signals for crane/ground communicationsAble to use basic hand tools: wrenches, hammers, and screwdriversAble to work in environment subject to fluctuations in heat, humidity, odors, dust, and noise.Able to work rotating shifts, weekends, holidays and/or overtime Our total compensation package includes amazing benefits! Competitive wages and bonus opportunities Family medical, dental, and prescription coverage at minimal employee cost Short and long term disability programsCompetitive retirement plans Flexible Spending and Health Savings AccountsEmployer-provided and Voluntary Life Insurance options Paid vacation and recognized statutory holidays Apprenticeship and career advancement within the companyTuition reimbursementWellness program All applicants must be eligible to work in the USA. While we thank all those who apply, only those being actively considered for employment will be contacted. Equal Opportunity Employer Orion Steel Group, L.L.C. is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, or protected Veteran status. Orion Steel Group, L.L.C. is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with physical and mental disabilities. If you need special assistance or an accommodation while seeking employment, please e-mail careers@orionsteel.com or call: (312) 533-3577. We will make a determination on your request for reasonable accommodation on a case-by-case basis.