Heavy Equipment Operator

Harsco Environmental; Mount Vernon (AL); On-site; USD 38,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Life insurance

Disability plans

401k with company matching

Job summary

HarscoEnvironmental is seeking a Heavy Equipment Operator at our Mount Vernon, AL facility to perform day-to-day operation of loaders, excavators and other heavy equipment in a steel/metals recovery plant.

The role emphasizes safety, teamwork and reliability; you will conduct routine inspections, follow plant safety guidelines and communicate clearly to the team in a dynamic outdoor environment.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• 1-3 years’ experience as an equipment operator.
• Ability to do manual labor in an outdoor environment that may include elevated areas and extreme weather conditions.
• Good communications skills, and the ability to read operating instructions.
• Proactive in SAFETY and works well in a team environment.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine mobile equipment pre start and post inspections and records activity on inspection sheets.
• Follow plant safety guidelines for the safe operations of heavy mobile equipment.

Skills

Good communication skills

Read operating instructions

Safety-focused

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

HarscoEnvironmental is the premier provider of material processing and environmental services to the global steel and metals industries. Our onsite mill services and resource recovery services offer sustainable solutions that maximize environmental benefit and return valuable raw material into production. We also have developed a range of by-products for specialized applications across industry, construction and agriculture, which utilize Harsco’s expertise in mineral materials.

Job Description

This position is responsible for day to day Heavy Equipment Operation activities at a steelmetal recovery plant. Running equipment such as loaders, excavators, skidsteer, heavy duty trucks, cranes. Duties include but not limited to:

A. Performs routine mobile equipment pre start and post inspections and records activity on inspection sheets.

B. Follows all plant safety guidelines for the safe operations of heavy mobile equipment.

Qualifications

Basic Qualifications:

1. High school diploma or equivalent.

2. 1 - 3 year’s experience as a equipment operator.

3. Ability to do manual labor in an outdoor environment that may include elevated areas and extreme weather conditions.

4. Good communications skills, and the ability to read operating instructions.

5. Proactive in SAFETY and works well in a team environment.

Additional Information

We offer competitive benefits, includinghealth insurance, life insurance and disability plans, as well as a 401k with company matching.

Harsco Environmental is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.