Equipment Operator I - Heavy Machinery & Scrap Yard

US Diversity Job Search; Provo (UT); On-site; USD 52,000 - 78,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Disability insurance

401K and Roth accounts

Profit sharing

Paid parental leave

Tuition reimbursement

Stock program

Job summary

Nucor, through Western Metals Recycling LLC in Provo, Utah, is seeking a Heavy Equipment Operator to join our mining and scrap operation. You will operate cranes and loaders, load scrap, perform safety-driven inspections, and coordinate with teammates by radio.

We offer a robust benefits package including medical, dental, vision, 401(k) and profit sharing, with opportunities to grow in a safety-focused, team-oriented environment.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of heavy equipment operation in manufacturing environments.
• Knowledge of heavy equipment operating principles and safety precautions.
• Familiarity with MSHA safety standards and site-specific training.

Responsibilities

• Demolition torch cutting and operating mobile equipment in mining and scrap yards.
• Operate cranes, loaders and other heavy equipment.
• Load scrap material onto shredder feed conveyors and move materials throughout the yard.
• Perform daily equipment inspections and report defects to supervisor.
• Maintain clean, safe work areas and comply with safety standards.
• Communicate via radio with teammates for traffic coordination.

Skills

Heavy equipment operation

MSHA safety standards

Bilingual Spanish

Lifting up to 50 pounds

Following instructions

Job description

Nucor, through Western Metals Recycling LLC in Provo, Utah, is seeking a Heavy Equipment Operator to join our mining and scrap operation. You will operate cranes and loaders, load scrap, perform safety-driven inspections, and coordinate with teammates by radio.

We offer a robust benefits package including medical, dental, vision, 401(k) and profit sharing, with opportunities to grow in a safety-focused, team-oriented environment.