Crane Operator – Outdoor Heavy Equipment, $27.81/hr + Benefits

Harsco Environmental; Muscatine (IA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Paid vacation

Holidays

Life insurance

Short-term disability

401(k) with company match

Job summary

HarscoEnvironmental in Muscatine, IA is seeking a crane/heavy equipment operator to load scrap, offload material for processing, and move loads safely around railcars. The starting rate is $27.81 per hour, based on experience, with paid vacation and holidays, health benefits, life insurance, short-term disability and a company match 401(k).

The role requires a high school diploma, 1–3 years of crane operation experience, the ability to work outdoors in harsh conditions, and strong communication

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• 1–3 years’ crane/heavy equipment operator experience preferred.
• Ability to work in a steel mill environment with dust and extreme weather.
• Good communications skills and ability to read operating instructions.

Responsibilities

• Operate cab-controlled traveling crane to load scrap from ground into railcars.
• Offload material for Hand Burners to process.
• Loads scrap buckets and visually monitor weight of scrap placed in each bucket when needed.
• Responsible for scrap inspection as it is being loaded.
• Manipulates crane controls to regulate speed and direction of crane and hoist movement.
• Inspects crane for defects and notifies supervisor of defects or malfunctions.
• Operates mobile equipment as needed.
• Communicates and directs co-workers through two-way radio and hand signals.
• Assist maintenance with cleaning on down days.

Skills

Communication skills

Reading instructions

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Crane operation

Job description

HarscoEnvironmental in Muscatine, IA is seeking a crane/heavy equipment operator to load scrap, offload material for processing, and move loads safely around railcars. The starting rate is $27.81 per hour, based on experience, with paid vacation and holidays, health benefits, life insurance, short-term disability and a company match 401(k).

The role requires a high school diploma, 1–3 years of crane operation experience, the ability to work outdoors in harsh conditions, and strong communication