Heavy Equipment Operator

Harsco Environmental; Natrona Heights (PA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 47,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Life insurance

Disability plans

401k with company matching

Job summary

Harsco Environmental in Natrona Heights, PA, is seeking a Heavy Equipment Operator to support day-to-day operations at a steelmaking/recovery plant. You will run loaders, graders, excavators, skid steers, cranes, and trucks, performing routine inspections and adhering to safety guidelines.

The role requires 1–3 years of equipment operator experience, comfort with outdoor manual labor in varied weather, and solid communication and teamwork.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• 1-3 years’ equipment operator experience.
• Ability to perform manual labor outdoors in varying weather and elevations.
• Good communication skills.
• Proactive about safety and able to work in a team.

Responsibilities

• Performs routine mobile equipment pre-start and post-inspections and records activity on inspection sheets.
• Follows all plant safety guidelines for the safe operation of heavy mobile equipment.

Skills

Communication skills

Teamwork

Safety mindset

Manual labor outdoors

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Company 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, gradall, 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.

If you have a difficulty applying for any job posted on the Harsco Environmental website because a disability prevents you from using the online system, Harsco Environmental offers the following alternate application procedure: Contact Sharon Geibel, Recruiter, at [e-mail] and Harsco Environmental will arrange for an alternate method of applying and will consider your application together with all other applications received for the job.Please email only for disability application.No other inquiries will receive a response.

Disclaimer: This job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not intended to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees assigned to this position.