Heavy Equipment Operator II — Steel Mill Site

Harsco Environmental; Mount Vernon (AL); On-site; USD 25,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Life insurance

Disability plans

401k with company matching

Job summary

Harsco Environmental in Mount Vernon, Alabama, seeks an experienced Heavy Equipment Operator to operate off-road mobile equipment in a steel mill setting. You will perform pre-start inspections, log activities, and follow safety standards to protect yourself and the crew.

Candidates should have 1–3 years of relevant experience, read operating instructions, and communicate clearly. The role emphasizes safety, teamwork, and reliability in an outdoor, harsh-weather environment.

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 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 customer.
• Maintain high level of safety and abide by all safe work requirements.

Skills

Good communications

Read operating instructions

Safety oriented

Team player

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Harsco Environmental in Mount Vernon, Alabama, seeks an experienced Heavy Equipment Operator to operate off-road mobile equipment in a steel mill setting. You will perform pre-start inspections, log activities, and follow safety standards to protect yourself and the crew.

Candidates should have 1–3 years of relevant experience, read operating instructions, and communicate clearly. The role emphasizes safety, teamwork, and reliability in an outdoor, harsh-weather environment.