Heavy Equipment Operator — Safety‑First, Team‑Oriented

Nucor Corporation; Louisville (KY); Hybrid; USD 22,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Disability insurance

401K/ROTH

Profit sharing

Bonuses

Paid parental leave

Tuition reimbursement

Stock program

Job summary

Nucor in Louisville, KY seeks a Yard Associate to safely operate heavy equipment, load and unload materials, and guide customers in the yard. You’ll work as part of a team to keep operations efficient and safe while following all safety procedures.

Responsibilities include daily inspections, radio communications with the crew, directing customers to unloading areas, and ensuring prohibited items are not brought onto company property. Competitive benefits are provided.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of heavy-equipment operating principles.
• Ability to operate equipment under varying working conditions.
• Ability to effectively 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

• Follow company and OSHA safety procedures.
• 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.
• Interact with customers and team members to facilitate a safe and productive yard environment.

Skills

Heavy equipment operation

English communication

Follow instructions

Attendance reliability

Team coordination

Hazard awareness

Job description

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Welcome to Nucor, where our unique culture sets us apart. Joining Nucor means becoming part of North America's largest steel and steel products manufacturer, offering unmatched career opportunities and stability. We are known for our innovative sustainability practices and are the continent's largest recycler. Our vibrant culture, built on personal connections and teamwork, empowers every team member with the freedom to innovate and contribute to our collective success. Experience a workplace where safety, efficiency, and meaningful personal connections define every day, enriching both our teammates and the communities we serve.

Nucor supports its teammates with top-tier benefits like Medical, Dental, Vision, and Disability Insurance, 401K and Roth accounts, Profit sharing, Pay-for-performance bonuses, Paid parental leave, Tuition reimbursement, Stock program, Scholarships and more.

Basic Job Functions:

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.

• Properly follow company and OSHA safety procedures.
• 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.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Knowledge of heavy-equipment operating principles.
• Ability to operate equipment under varying working conditions.
• Ability to effectively 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.

Preferred Qualifications:

Nucor is an Equal OpportunityEmployer and a drug-free workplace