Heavy Mobile Equipment Operator II 1

About the Role

At Gerdau, we empower our people to grow, thrive, and make a difference—together. With a culture built on trust and teamwork, we offer meaningful work, continuous development, and opportunities to shape your future. We invite you to come work with us, where your contributions are valued, your voice is heard, and your career is forged with purpose.

Sign-On Bonus: This position is eligible for a $1,500 Sign-On Bonus. The bonus will be paid in two installments: $750 after 90 days of continuous employment and $750 after 6 months of continuous employment. To be eligible for each payment, the employee must be actively employed and in good standing on the applicable payout date. Applicable taxes and withholdings will be deducted from each payment.

Job Summary

Operates heavy mobile equipment specific to scrap operations area to include a mobile crane with a hydraulic grapple or front end loader to process, handle, and weigh scrap material. Unload scrap material from incoming sources and load scrap from existing piles onto transport or non-ferrous processing equipment.

Responsibilities

• Safely operate mobile equipment including hydraulic grapple crane, magnet crane, front end loader, and other equipment in scrap operations.
• Exercise extreme care in picking up and transporting loads, clearing obstacles, and properly positioning lifts to prevent production delays, damage to equipment or property, and/or injury to others.
• Maintain heightened awareness of surroundings at all times, including pedestrians, mobile equipment, and rail traffic.
• Inspect scrap for non-conforming material for quality, grade, and safety purposes.
• Sort and separate scrap according to grade to maintain scrap piles for inventory control.
• Monitor surrounding conveyors and equipment, communicating problems to responsible personnel.
• Move and weigh material, accurately recording weight, product, and location.
• Function as relief for Mobile Equipment Operator positions, requiring versatility to carry out normal operator duties during substitution periods.
• Perform routine equipment care such as lubrication, greasing, fueling, and cleaning of mobile equipment.
• Monitor loads and material for potential fire hazards.
• Follow all PPE requirements and safety rules/guidelines for all tasks.
• Maintain communication with coworkers through two-way radio and hand signals.
• Work independently and as part of a self-directed team with limited supervision.
• Maintain work area and equipment in a clean and orderly condition.
• Engage in GBS tools and methodology.
• Complete training requirements to step up to the next job grade.
• Assist maintenance and operations personnel as needed.
• Perform all other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED preferred.
• Basic computer and math skills.
• 1-3 years of mobile equipment experience preferred.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to climb stairs, ladders, reach, squat, tolerate prolonged standing/walking, balance, bend, operate mobile equipment, crawl, kneel, and push/pull objects.
• Ability to tolerate prolonged sitting.
• Ability to lift up to 70 lbs.
• Ability to operate hand controls with both hands and foot pedals with both feet.
• Ability to perform sustained overhead reaching.
• Ability to work in extreme ambient temperatures up to 160°F.
• Ability to work in cramped quarters and at heights.
• Ability to work a rotating shift schedule including days, nights, and weekends.
• Ability to tolerate working in areas where noise levels can reach 120 decibels.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified.