Mobile Equipment Operator I - Mr

Gerdau North America; Sikeston (MO); On-site; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical and Prescription

Dental

Vision

401K

Basic Life/Accidental Life Insurance

Employee Assistance Program

Tuition Reimbursement Program

Job summary

Gerdau in Sikeston, Missouri, seeks a Heavy Equipment Operator to run mobile and magnet cranes, move scrap, and support daily yard operations including loading and unloading trucks and railcars.

Responsibilities include preparing scrap to spec, conducting inspections and preventive maintenance, and collaborating with a safety-focused team to uphold environmental and core values. This role emphasizes teamwork and continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• High School education or GED required.
• Candidate should be willing to develop as a Gerdau employee.
• Promote and practice Gerdau core values.

Responsibilities

• Load and unload trucks and railcars as part of daily yard operations.
• Prepare scrap to specification.
• Inspect equipment and perform preventive maintenance, ensuring safe operation.

Skills

Crane operation

Scrap processing

Equipment inspection

Yard logistics

Safety compliance

Team collaboration

Education

High School Education/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

Heavy Equipment Operator | Gerdau

Safety-driven operator with hands-on experience running mobile cranes, magnet cranes, and shears to process and move scrap materials efficiently. Supporting daily yard operations by loading and unloading trucks and railcars, preparing scrap to spec, and maintaining equipment through inspections and preventive maintenance. Must have strong teamwork, problem-solving, and a commitment to Gerdau's safety, environmental, and core values.

Key Skills

• Mobile & magnet crane operation
• Scrap processing and grading
• Equipment inspection & preventive maintenance
• Yard logistics & material handling
• Safety & environmental compliance
• Team collaboration and continuous improvement

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
• Dental
• 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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