Heavy Equipment Operator

Nucor Corporation; Tampa (FL); Hybrid; USD 77,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly pay

Production bonuses

Benefits start in 30 days

Profit sharing

401(k) match

Employee stock purchase plan

Paid vacation

Parental leave

Tuition reimbursement

Life & disability insurance

Career growth

Job summary

Trademark Metals Recycling, backed by Nucor, is seeking experienced Heavy Equipment Operators to move heavy iron, load trucks and railcars, and keep a busy yard running smoothly. The role offers weekly pay, production bonuses, and benefits that start in 30 days, with safety and performance as top priorities.

You’ll operate cranes, loaders, and similar machinery, with an emphasis on efficiency, accuracy, and adherence to safety procedures. 3 years of heavy equipment experience is required.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience operating heavy equipment such as cranes, loaders, or similar machines.
• Ability to follow safety policies, wear PPE, and maintain housekeeping standards.
• Comfortable working outdoors in all weather and overtime when required.

Responsibilities

• Operate heavy equipment including cranes, loaders, and similar machines safely and efficiently.
• Move scrap material, load trucks and railcars, and keep the yard production-ready.
• Perform daily inspections and report needed repairs to supervision.
• Maintain a clean, safe work environment and communicate with teammates by radio.

Skills

Heavy equipment operation

Crane operation

Loader operation

Safety awareness

Job description

Operate Big Iron. Earn Big. Build a Real Career.

If you’ve got experience on cranes, loaders, or heavy equipment and you want a job that pays you what you’re worth — this is it. At Trademark Metals Recycling, our Heavy Equipment Operators are essential to keeping the yard running at full speed. You’ll move serious iron, load trucks and railcars, and keep production rolling every single day. Backed by Nucor — a Fortune 150 company — you’ll get weekly pay, production bonuses, and benefits that start in 30 days. Bring your experience. Build your future.

Top Benefits – Why You'll Want to Work Here

Average annual earnings: $77,000+
(Includes base pay, weekly overtime opportunities, and production bonuses)

• Weekly production bonus – unlimited earning potential
• Paid training – we’ll teach you what you need to succeed
• Profit sharing – yearly payout averaging ~17% of annual pay
• 401(k) match – company matches 17% of your contributions
• Employee stock purchase plan – company matches 10%
• Paid vacation – 40 hours after 6 months
• Parental leave
• Tuition reimbursement – up to $5,250 per year
• Company-paid life & disability insurance
• Clear career paths – promote from within, no cap on growth

Safety is the most important part of all jobs within Nucor; therefore, candidates must be able to demonstrate the ability to initiate, lead, and uphold safety policies, practices, procedures, and housekeeping standards at all times.

• Follow all company and OSHA safety procedures — attend safety meetings and look out for yourself and your teammates
• Operate heavy equipment including cranes, loaders, and similar machines — safely and efficiently
• Load scrap material onto shredder feed conveyors, push shred piles, move material throughout the yard, and load trucks and railcars
• Perform daily equipment inspections and report any defects or needed repairs to your supervisor
• Keep the yard clear of debris and maintain a clean, safe work environment
• Jump on small equipment — forklifts or skid steers — when the job calls for it
• Handle general labor duties including sweeping, shoveling, and clean-up anywhere in the yard
• Communicate over radio with teammates for traffic coordination, production updates, and safety
• Cross-train in other positions and support teammates wherever you’re needed

You’ll be running the heaviest equipment on the yard — your skill and hustle directly drive production. The harder you work, the more you earn. 3 years of heavy equipment experience required.

Job Requirements – What We're Looking For:

• Minimum 3 years of heavy equipment operation experience — preferably in scrap metal, construction, or manufacturing
• Hands-on experience with cranes, loaders, or similar heavy machinery
• Strong knowledge of heavy equipment operating principles, hazards, and safety precautions
• Mechanically inclined — able to spot issues and keep equipment running right
• Dependable — shows up on time and ready to work every shift
• Able to work independently and adapt to changing priorities without constant supervision
• Able to stand or walk for most of the shift (up to 12 hours)
• Able to lift up to 50 lbs
• Comfortable working outdoors in heat and all weather conditions
• Flexible to work overtime, evenings, weekends, and holidays when needed
• Candidates within 50 miles of location preferred
• Must pass a hair drug test and background check

About Us – Why Trademark Metals Recycling & Nucor?

Nucor is a Fortune 150 company and North America’s leader in steel manufacturing and recycling. We believe in:

• Safety first—always
• Pay for performance
• Promoting from within
• Long-term stability
• Taking care of our people and communities

If you want steady work, strong weekly pay, real benefits from day one, and a career you can build—not just a paycheck—. We want you on our team.

Nucor is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer – M/F/Disabled/Vets – and a drug – free workplace