Drop Ball Crane Operator — Heavy Equipment Pro

Enviri; 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 seeking a Drop Ball Operator in Pueblo, Colorado to safely operate drop ball cranes and related heavy equipment in a heavy industrial steel mill environment. You will inspect, report, and maintain equipment while meeting production targets and following strict safety and environmental procedures.

Join a team focused on safe, efficient, and environmentally responsible mill services for steel manufacturing customers.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED preferred.
• Experience operating heavy equipment in industrial settings preferred.
• Ability to safely operate cranes, excavators, loaders, or similar heavy equipment.
• Strong understanding of industrial safety practices.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Must be able to work rotating shifts, overtime, weekends, and holidays as required.
• Basic mechanical aptitude and troubleshooting skills.

Responsibilities

• Operate drop ball cranes and related heavy equipment to reduce oversized materials.
• Inspect equipment before, during, and after operation to ensure safe and efficient performance.
• Conduct daily pre-operational inspections and report any mechanical defects or safety concerns.
• Follow established operating procedures for handling slag, scrap, refractory, and other steel mill by-products.
• Coordinate with laborers, equipment operators, supervisors, and steel mill personnel to maintain safe work zones.
• Monitor work areas for hazards and immediately report unsafe conditions.
• Maintain production targets while adhering to all safety and environmental requirements.
• Assist with housekeeping activities to keep work areas clean and free of hazards.
• Complete operational reports, inspection forms, and production documentation as required.
• Participate in safety meetings, training programs, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Support additional mill service operations as assigned.

Skills

Heavy equipment operation

Industrial safety practices

Teamwork

Shift work

Troubleshooting

Communication

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Harsco Environmental is seeking a Drop Ball Operator in Pueblo, Colorado to safely operate drop ball cranes and related heavy equipment in a heavy industrial steel mill environment. You will inspect, report, and maintain equipment while meeting production targets and following strict safety and environmental procedures.

Join a team focused on safe, efficient, and environmentally responsible mill services for steel manufacturing customers.