Heavy Equipment Operator II - Kress

Harsco Environmental; Mount Vernon (AL); On-site; USD 36,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Life insurance

Disability plans

401k with company matching

Job summary

Harsco Environmental is seeking a Heavy Equipment Operator to operate off-road mobile equipment within a steel mill environment. Responsibilities include pre-start and post-inspections, reporting, and adherence to company and customer policies.

The role requires a high school diploma or equivalent, 1-3 years of heavy equipment experience, and strong safety focus with teamwork. It is based in a steel mill setting in Mount Vernon, Alabama, with competitive benefits.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• 1-3 years’ experience as a heavy equipment operator.
• Ability to perform manual labor outdoors in varying conditions.
• Good communications skills and ability to read operating instructions.
• Proactive in safety and works well in a team environment.

Responsibilities

• Perform and record routine mobile equipment pre-start and post inspections.
• Complete required activity reports.
• Follow all policies and rules of the company and the customer.
• Maintain high level of safety and abide by all safe work requirements.

Skills

Communication skills

Reading instructions

Team player

Safety minded

Outdoor labor

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Harsco’s Environmental division 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 operating off road type heavy, mobile equipment (such as Grant/TML, hot loader, pot carrier). May also be required to operate crushing and screening equipment. All work performed in a steel mill environment. Duties include but not limited to:

• Perform and record routine mobile equipment pre-start and post inspections,
• Complete required activity reports.
• Follow all policies and rules of the company and the customer
• Maintain high level of safety, and abide by all safe work requirements.

Qualifications

Basic Qualifications:

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• 1 - 3 year’s experience as a heavy 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.

Additional Information

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

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