MOBILE EQUIPMENT OPERATOR I - MR

Gerdau; Oklahoma; On-site; USD 27,552 - 38,572; Full time

Job summary

Gerdau is seeking a Mobile Equipment Operator I to work in the Oklahoma yard, operating mobile cranes, magnets, and shears to process scrap and move materials within the yard. The role emphasizes safety, daily inspections, and routine maintenance to ensure equipment reliability.

The position requires following established procedures, inspecting equipment, and supporting yard operations as needed. High School/GED is preferred and candidates should align with Gerdau core values.

Qualifications

• High School Education or GED preferred.
• Promote and practice Gerdau core values.

Responsibilities

• Operate mobile cranes, magnet crane, mobile shear, and stationary shear to process scrap materials.
• Load and unload scrap from trucks or railcars and move scrap within the yard.
• Follow all Gerdau safety, environmental, and routine procedures specific to the yard.
• Inspect equipment daily and document on checklists to ensure maintenance and proper operation.
• Perform daily preventive maintenance including lubrication, greasing, fueling, and cab cleaning.
• Inspect scrap grade and safety/environment concerns during shearing.
• Use magnet crane to load/unload scrap from customer vehicles.
• Assist with yard housekeeping and support coworkers in daily duties.

Education

High School Education/GED preferred

Job description

MOBILE EQUIPMENT OPERATOR I - MR

Date: Jul 9, 2026

The Mobile Equipment Operator yardwill operate mobile crane, magnet crane, mobile shear, and stationary shear to process scrap materials, load and unload scrap from trucks or railcars, and move scrap within the yard as required.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities

• Follow all established Gerdau Safety, Environmental, and Routine procedures specific to the yard.
• Inspects mobile shear, magnet crane, and stationary shear daily and documents on checklists to ensure equipment is maintained and in proper working order.
• Performs daily preventive maintenance on equipment to ensure proper working order such as lubrication, greasing, fueling, and keeping cab clean.
• Inspects for proper scrap grade and safety and environmental concerns such as tanks, cylinders, etc. while shearing.
• Shear unprepared material into prepared state identifying size, thickness, and physical dimensions.
• Use magnet crane to load/unload scrap from customer vehicles into appropriate piles or railcars in order to process for shipping.
• Use mobile equipment to lift and move scrap from one area of the yard to another.

Additional Responsibilities

• Assist with yard housekeeping efforts and perform other duties and work assignments as required and directed.
• Assist co-workers in daily operational duties that are essential to the yard in terms of safety, efficiency, and profitability.
• Problem solving input and contributions as required.

Qualifications and Experience

• High School Education/GED preferred.
• Desire to enhance skills and knowledge to develop as a Gerdau employee.
• Promote and practice the core values of Gerdau.

Salary & Benefits

• Medical and Prescription
• Vision
• 401K
• Basic Life/Accidental Life Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program
• Tuition Reimbursement Program

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.

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