Heavy Mobile Equipment Operator II 1

Gerdau North America; Charlottesville (VA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Gerdau North America is seeking a Mobile Equipment Operator in Charlottesville to manage scrap operations using heavy machinery such as hydraulic grapples and loaders. You will unload, weigh, and feed scrap into processing equipment, and maintain safe, efficient workflow.

Ideal candidates have 1–3 years of mobile equipment experience, a high school diploma or GED, and basic computer and math skills. A $1,500 sign-on bonus is offered, with a rotating shift schedule including days, nights and

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED preferred.
• Basic computer and math skills.
• 1–3 years of mobile equipment experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Operate mobile equipment including hydraulic grapple crane, magnet crane, front end loader and other machinery used in scrap operations.
• Unload scrap material from incoming sources and load onto processing equipment; weigh and record weight and location.
• Inspect scrap for non-conforming material to ensure safety and quality.
• Sort scrap by grade to maintain organized inventory of piles.
• Monitor conveyors and equipment; communicate problems to responsible personnel.
• Perform routine equipment care such as lubrication, greasing, fueling and cleaning.

Skills

Heavy equipment operation

Safety compliance

Teamwork

Attention to detail

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

At Gerdau, we empower our people to grow, thrive, and make a difference—together. With a culture built on trust and teamwork, we offer meaningful work, continuous development, and opportunities to shape your future. We invite you to come work with us, where your contributions are valued, your voice is heard, and your career is forged with purpose.

Sign-On Bonus

This position is eligible for a $1,500 Sign-On Bonus. The bonus will be paid in two installments: $750 after 90 days of continuous employment$750 after 6 months of continuous employment. To be eligible for each payment, the employee must be actively employed and in good standing on the applicable payout date. Applicable taxes and withholdings will be deducted from each payment.

Job Summary

Operates heavy mobile equipment specific to scrap operations area to include a mobile crane with a hydraulic grapple or front end loader to process, handle, and weigh scrap material. Unload scrap material from incoming sources and load scrap from existing piles onto transport or non-ferrous processing equipment.

Primary Duties And Responsibilities

• Responsible for safely operating mobile equipment to include hydraulic grapple crane, magnet crane, front end loader and other mobile equipment in scrap operations.
• Exercises extreme care in picking up and transporting loads, clearing obstacles and properly positioning lifts to prevent production delays, damage to equipment or property and/or injury to others. Maintains heightened awareness of surroundings at all times to include pedestrians, mobile equipment, rail traffic, etc.
• Inspect scrap for any non-conforming material for quality, grade, and safety purposes. This inspection process is critical to the operation and requires continuous attention in order to avoid errors and equipment damage.
• Sort and separate scrap according to grade in order to properly maintain scrap piles for inventory control.
• Watch operation of surrounding conveyors and equipment, and communicate any problems to responsible personnel.
• Move and weigh material, accurately recording weight, product, and location.
• Functions as relief for the Mobile Equipment Operator positions requiring versatility to adequately carry out the normal operator duties during the substitution period.
• Perform routine equipment care such as lubrication, greasing, fueling and cleaning of mobile equipment.

Additional Responsibilities

• Monitor all loads and material for potential fire hazards.
• Follows all PPE requirements and safety rules/guidelines for all tasks being performed.
• Maintains communication with coworkers through two-way radio and hand signals.
• Work independently and as part of a self-directed team with limited supervision.
• Maintains work area and equipment in a clean and orderly condition.
• Engagement in GBS tools and methodology.
• Complete training requirements to step up to the next job grade.
• Assists maintenance and operations personnel as needed.
• All other duties as assigned.

Education/Experience

• High school diploma or GED preferred
• Basic computer and math skills.

Physical Requirements

1-3 years of mobile equipment experience is preferred.

• Ability to climb stairs, climb ladders, reach, squat, tolerate prolonged standing/walking, balance, bend, operate mobile equipment, crawl, kneel, and push and pull objects.
• Ability to reach, squat, and tolerate prolonged sitting.
• Ability to lift up to 70 lbs.
• Ability to operate hand controls with both hands and foot pedals with both feet.
• Ability to perform sustained overhead reaching.
• Ability to work in extreme ambient temperatures up to 160°F.
• Ability to work in cramped quarters and at heights.
• Ability to work a rotating shift schedule including days, nights and weekends.
• Ability to tolerate working in areas where noise levels can reach 120 decibels.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of personnel so classified.

Gerdau believes in equal employment opportunity related to all employees and applicants for employment. It is the policy of Gerdau that there will be no discrimination against any employee or applicant for employment on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, citizenship, marital status, sex, age, sexual orientation, genetic information, gender identity, veteran status, disability, or other legally protected status. All external applicants must be legally eligible to immediately work in the country of hire without current or future sponsorship.

If you are vision-impaired or have some other disability under the Americans with Disabilities Act / Accessible Canada Act or a similar law, and you wish to discuss potential accommodations related to applying for employment at Gerdau, please contact our Talent Acquisition Team at (866)-788-2798 or [e-mail]