Heavy Equipment Loader Operator - High Earning, Bonuses

River Metals Recycling - A Nucor Company; Louisville (KY); On-site; USD 77,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly pay

Production bonus

Profit sharing

Paid training

Paid vacation

Paid holidays

Personal day

Parental leave

Tuition reimbursement

Scholarship program

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Disability insurance

401(k) matching

Employee stock purchase plan

Job summary

River Metals Recycling LLC in Louisville, KY, is hiring an Equipment Operator II to run heavy equipment, support yard operations, and help meet production goals. You will be responsible for safety, material handling, and coordinating with the team to keep the yard flowing efficiently.

The role includes pay-for-performance bonuses, weekly pay, and opportunities for training and growth within a large metals recycling operation owned by Nucor.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of heavy equipment operation experience.
• Hands-on experience with loaders or similar heavy machinery.
• Strong knowledge of operating principles, hazards and safety.
• Must pass hair drug test and background check.
• Able to work outdoors in heat and varying weather.

Responsibilities

• Follow safety procedures and participate in safety meetings.
• Operate heavy equipment such as loaders safely and efficiently.
• Load scrap material and move material around the yard.
• Load trucks and railcars according to production needs.
• Perform daily equipment inspections and report concerns.
• Maintain a clean, safe work environment and assist with yard housekeeping.
• Operate forklifts, skid steers, or other small equipment as needed.
• Coordinate with teammates via radio for traffic and updates.
• Assist with general labor tasks and cross-train as needed.

Skills

Heavy equipment operation

Loader operation

Safety compliance

Attention to detail

Independent worker

Bilingual (EN/ES) preferred

Job description

River Metals Recycling LLC in Louisville, KY, is hiring an Equipment Operator II to run heavy equipment, support yard operations, and help meet production goals. You will be responsible for safety, material handling, and coordinating with the team to keep the yard flowing efficiently.

The role includes pay-for-performance bonuses, weekly pay, and opportunities for training and growth within a large metals recycling operation owned by Nucor.