Mobile Crane Operator - Mingo Junction

SMS; Mingo Junction (OH); On-site; USD 33,062 - 44,083; Full time

Job summary

SMS Mill Services, LLC in Mingo Junction, OH seeks a safety-focused Crane Operator to manage a hydraulic mobile crane in a busy scrap yard. You will load/unload, move materials, and coordinate with teammates while complying with health, safety and environmental standards.

Requirements include 1+ year crane experience (Liebherr 944 preferred), ability to pass drug screen and background checks, and willingness to work rotating 12-hour shifts, including weekends. Bilingual English/Spanish is a plus.

Qualifications

• 1+ year experience operating hydraulic cranes; scrap metal experience preferred.
• Ability to pass drug screen and background checks.
• Strong safety and workmanship standards.

Responsibilities

• Operate hydraulic mobile crane to load/unload, move, and place materials.
• Coordinate crane actions with other team members and signals.
• Perform daily inspections and basic maintenance of crane, grapple, and magnet.
• Identify non-conforming materials and separate commodities/grades of scrap metal.
• Work in a fast-paced, industrial environment and adhere to safety protocols.

Skills

English/Spanish literacy

Safety consciousness

Teamwork

Time management

Integrity

Tools

Liebherr 944

Sennebogen 840

Job description

Full Job Description

SMS Mill Services, LLC is a leader in the steel mill services industry prioritizing recycling and environmental/workers’ safety and handling all operations with integrity. SMS in Mingo Junction, OH is seeking a highly skilled and safety-focused Crane Operator.

Pay: Starting $24+/hr (dependent upon experience)

Schedule: Rotating 12 hour shifts, days & nights

Eligibility

• Must be able to pass a drug screen, background check and eVerify

Summary

• Responsible for the safe & efficient operation of a hydraulic mobile crane
• Responsible for operating a mobile crane to lift and move various scrap commodities in multiple directions while ensuring that all efforts are compliant with the company’s health, safety, and environmental standards
• Must possess working knowledge of hydraulic cranes, including, but not limited to preventative maintenance
• Safety and coordination with other work onsite is imperative
• Operator will complete daily job functions at the direction of a more senior Operator or Supervisor
• Operator will operate in a safe and effective manner while moving scrap material around the scrap yard for processing

Essential Functions & Responsibilities

• Use crane/material handler to load/unload trucks and/or railcars
• Use crane/material handler to lift, move, and place materials throughout the facility
• Recognize and remove non-conforming or prohibited materials
• Recognize and separate different commodities/grades of scrap metal
• Coordinate machine actions with other activities, such as positioning or moving loads in response to hand or audio signals from other team members
• Proactively perform daily inspections, safety checks, preventative maintenance, and repairs of equipment (crane, grapple, and magnet); report any equipment deficiencies or malfunctions to management
• Experience with Liebher 944, Sennebogen 840 or equivalents
• Other job related duties as assigned by management and supervisors

Required Experience

• At least 1+ years' experience operating a hydraulic crane, preferably in the scrap metal industry (i.e. Liebherr 944), NOT OVERHEAD CRANES

Required Knowledge

• Knowledge of hydraulic crane systems and diesel engine operations
• Knowledge of the scrap metal industry

Required Skills & Abilities

• Basic literacy in English or Spanish
• Strong communication and time management skills
• Operate safely and with integrity
• Ability to work with minimal supervision
• Reliability to report to work on time
• Work well with others as part of a team in a fast-paced, non-stop industrial environment
• Understand and carry out supervisors’ directives (written and oral instructions)
• Flexibility to changing work conditions, assignments, and schedules
• Ability to work weekends and holidays
• Ability to work in all weather conditions, including rain, snow, cold, and heat
• Bilingual in English and Spanish is helpful
• Comfortable working in an industrial environment

Physical Requirements To Perform Job

• Ability to sit in the seat of a crane, continually, up to 60 feet off ground level; stand rarely except when walking to and from worksite; walk and stand on uneven surfaces
• Communicate by speech and hearing; ability to hear audible warning signals
• Ability to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects of 50 pounds or more

SAFETY

• Perform and document daily safety and maintenance checks
• Operate equipment in a safe and appropriate manner
• Strictly adhere to all company health, safety, and environmental standards
• Follow all safety guidelines and protocol, including wearing of all PPE
• Provide a safe environment for all employees, customers, and visitors
• Adhere to all local, state and federal OSHA and environmental regulations as outlined by the company

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Job Type: Full-time

• Rotating schedule, days and nights
• Extra hours may be required, sometimes on weekends and weekdays based on the operational needs of the company
• Position is non-exempt and eligible for overtime

SMS Mill Services, LLC is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state, or local laws.

This policy applies to all employment practices within our organization, including hiring, recruiting, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, leave of absence, compensation, benefits, training, and apprenticeship. SMS Mill Services, LLC makes hiring decisions based solely on qualifications, merit, and business needs at the time.