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Heavy Mobile Equipment Operator II - Mr

Gerdau North America · Charlottesville, VA · 3 wk ago
Business DevelopmentFull-time

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
  • $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.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities

  • Responsible for safely operating mobile equipment to include hydraulic grapple crane, magnet crane, front end loader and other mobile equipment in scrap operations.
  • Exercises 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. Maintains heightened awareness of surroundings at all times to include pedestrians, mobile equipment, rail traffic, etc.
  • Inspects scrap for any non-conforming material for quality, grade, and safety purposes. This inspection process is critical to the operation and requires continuous attention in order to avoid errors and equipment damage.
  • Sorts and separates scrap according to grade in order to properly maintain scrap piles for inventory control.
  • Monitors all loads and material for potential fire hazards.
  • Maintains communication with coworkers through two-way radio and hand signals.
  • Works independently and as part of a self-directed team with limited supervision.
  • Maintains work area and equipment in a clean and orderly condition.
  • Engages in Gerdau Business System (GBS) tools and methodology.
  • Completes training requirements to step up to the next job grade.
  • Assists maintenance and operations personnel as needed.
  • All other duties as assigned.

Education/Experience

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

Physical Requirements

  • Ability to climb stairs, climb ladders, reach, squat, tolerate prolonged standing/walking, balance, bend, operate mobile equipment, crawl, kneel, and push and pull objects.
  • Ability to reach, squat, and 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.

Engagement in GBS Tools and Methodology

Engages in Gerdau Business System (GBS) tools and methodology.

Sample Career Path

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.

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