Drop Ball Crane Operator - Heavy Equipment (Steel Mill)

Harsco Environmental; Pueblo (CO); On-site; USD 34,000 - 47,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401k with company matching

Life insurance and disability plans

Job summary

Harsco Environmental is seeking a Drop Ball Operator for its steel mill service operations in Pueblo, CO. The role involves operating heavy equipment to break down slag and by-products, while maintaining safety and environmental standards.

You will inspect machinery, follow established procedures, and coordinate with mill personnel to ensure efficient production. The position requires flexibility for rotating shifts and overtime and offers competitive benefits.

Qualifications

• Experience operating heavy equipment in industrial settings.
• Ability to safely operate cranes, excavators, or loaders.
• Strong understanding of industrial safety practices.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Willing to work rotating shifts, overtime, weekends, and holidays.

Responsibilities

• Operate drop ball cranes and related heavy equipment to reduce oversized materials.
• Inspect equipment before, during, and after operation for safety and performance.
• Conduct daily pre-operational inspections and report defects.
• Follow procedures for handling slag, scrap, and other by-products.
• Coordinate with laborers, operators, supervisors to maintain safe work zones.
• Monitor work areas for hazards and report unsafe conditions.
• Maintain production targets while adhering to safety and environmental requirements.
• Assist with housekeeping and maintain clean work areas.
• Complete operational reports and production documentation as required.
• Participate in safety meetings and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Support additional mill service operations as assigned.

Skills

Industrial safety

Teamwork

Shift work

Mechanical aptitude

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Cranes

Excavators

Loaders

Job description

Harsco Environmental is seeking a Drop Ball Operator for its steel mill service operations in Pueblo, CO. The role involves operating heavy equipment to break down slag and by-products, while maintaining safety and environmental standards.

You will inspect machinery, follow established procedures, and coordinate with mill personnel to ensure efficient production. The position requires flexibility for rotating shifts and overtime and offers competitive benefits.