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Heavy Equipment Operator
Nucor Corporation. Operate cranes, loaders, and similar heavy equipment safely and efficiently .
Core Competencies
Role fitCore Competencies
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Demonstrates extensive experience in operating heavy equipment such as cranes and loaders, with a strong emphasis on safety protocols and maintenance practices. Capable of performing yard operations efficiently while adhering to OSHA safety standards.
Highest-signal resume keywords
Heavy Equipment OperationCranes And Loaders ExperienceSafety Procedures ComplianceMechanical TroubleshootingBilingual Communication
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Hard Skills
Heavy Equipment OperationCranesLoadersForkliftsSkid SteersEquipment InspectionMaterial HandlingShredder Feed OperationYard CleanupSafety Precautions
Soft Skills
DependabilityAdaptabilityTeam SupportCommunication
Certifications & Qualifications
OSHA Safety Certification
Industry Keywords
Scrap MetalConstructionManufacturingTraffic CoordinationDebris-Free YardDrug Test ComplianceBackground Check
About the role
Key responsibilities & impact- Operate cranes, loaders, and similar heavy equipment safely and efficiently
- Load scrap material onto shredder feed conveyors
- Push shred piles and move material throughout the yard
- Load trucks and railcars
- Perform daily equipment inspections and report defects or repairs to a supervisor
- Maintain a clean, safe, debris-free yard
- Operate forklifts or skid steers as needed
- Perform sweeping, shoveling, and general yard cleanup
- Communicate by radio for traffic coordination, production updates, and safety
- Cross-train in other positions and support teammates
- Uphold safety policies, practices, procedures, and housekeeping standards
Requirements
What you’ll need- 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 and able to identify equipment issues
- Dependable and able to work every shift
- Able to work independently and adapt to changing priorities
- 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
- Must pass a hair drug test and background check
- Candidates within 50 miles of the location preferred
- Must be able to follow company and OSHA safety procedures
Benefits
Comp & perks- Weekly production bonus – unlimited earning potential
- Paid training
- Medical, dental, & vision after 30 days
- Profit sharing – yearly payout averaging ~17% of annual pay
- 401(k) match – company matches 17% of contributions
- Employee stock purchase plan – company matches 10%
- Paid vacation – 40 hours after 6 months
- Parental leave
- Tuition reimbursement – up to $5,250 per year
- Company-paid life & disability insurance
- Clear career paths and promotion from within
- Weekly pay
- Overtime opportunities