Heavy Equipment Operator — Safety-First, Team-Oriented

Fisher & Ludlow Div Of Harris Steel Ltd.; Louisville (KY); On-site; USD 38,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Nucor is seeking a skilled Yard Operator to safely manage heavy equipment and support yard activities in Louisville. You will operate equipment such as mobile shear, excavator, loaders, and backhoes, perform inspections, and assist customers with unloading materials.

The role emphasizes safety, reliability, and teamwork, with clear expectations for following procedures and coordinating with team members to maintain an efficient yard environment.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of heavy-equipment operating principles.
• Ability to operate equipment under varying working conditions.
• Ability to communicate in English.
• Ability to understand and carry out written and oral instructions.
• Ability to meet attendance schedule with dependability and consistency.
• Working knowledge of hazards and safety precautions common to heavy equipment operations.
• Ability to communicate effectively with others and coordinate work activities as a team.

Responsibilities

• 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.
• Operate mobile heavy equipment of various sizes and types (mobile shear, excavator, front end loader, backhoe, track hoe, grapple or magnet material handlers).
• Communicates over radio with team members for traffic coordination, production, and safety procedures.
• Perform daily inspections on equipment and report any defects or needed repairs to supervisor.
• Clean equipment as needed.
• Greet customers coming into the yard and direct them to the proper location to unload materials from their vehicles.
• Inspect material brought in by our customers for existence of non-acceptable items and ensure that those prohibited materials are not left on Company property. Examples are propane tanks, batteries, etc.
• Interact with customers and team members to facilitate a safe and productive yard environment.

Skills

Heavy equipment basics

English communication

Written instructions

Oral instructions

Attendance reliability

Safety awareness

Team coordination

Job description

Nucor is seeking a skilled Yard Operator to safely manage heavy equipment and support yard activities in Louisville. You will operate equipment such as mobile shear, excavator, loaders, and backhoes, perform inspections, and assist customers with unloading materials.

The role emphasizes safety, reliability, and teamwork, with clear expectations for following procedures and coordinating with team members to maintain an efficient yard environment.