Drop Ball Crane Operator - Competitive Pay & Benefits

Enviri Corporation; Pueblo (CO); On-site; USD 34,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Life insurance

Disability plans

401k with company matching

Job summary

Harsco Environmental is hiring a Drop Ball Operator to safely operate heavy equipment in a steel mill setting. You will reduce oversized materials using a drop ball crane, inspect equipment, and follow safety procedures to meet production targets.

The role requires ability to work rotating shifts and weekends, with a focus on safe, efficient operations and teamwork in a heavy industrial environment.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED preferred.
• Experience operating heavy equipment in industrial settings preferred.
• Ability to safely operate cranes, excavators, loaders, or similar equipment.

Responsibilities

• Operate drop ball cranes and related heavy equipment to reduce oversized materials.
• Inspect equipment before, during, and after operation for safe performance.
• Perform daily pre-operational inspections and report defects or safety concerns.
• Follow procedures for handling slag, scrap, refractories, and other by-products.
• Coordinate with laborers and supervisors to maintain safe work zones.
• Complete operational reports and production documentation as required.

Skills

Heavy equipment operation

Crane operation

Safety awareness

Teamwork

Shift flexibility

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Harsco Environmental is hiring a Drop Ball Operator to safely operate heavy equipment in a steel mill setting. You will reduce oversized materials using a drop ball crane, inspect equipment, and follow safety procedures to meet production targets.

The role requires ability to work rotating shifts and weekends, with a focus on safe, efficient operations and teamwork in a heavy industrial environment.