Mobile Equipment Operator I - Mr

Gerdau Ameristeel Corp.; Union City (TN); On-site; USD 25,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401K

Life insurance

Employee Assistance Program

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Gerdau Ameristeel Corp. in Union City, TN is seeking a Mobile Equipment Operator to support yard operations by loading and unloading trucks and railcars, moving scrap to specification, and maintaining equipment through inspections and preventive maintenance.

The role requires hands-on experience with mobile/magnet cranes, scrap processing, and a strong emphasis on safety, teamwork, and continuous improvement in a manufacturing environment.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Load and unload trucks and railcars.
• Prepare scrap to spec.
• Inspect and perform preventive maintenance on equipment.
• Support daily yard operations and material handling.
• Commit to Gerdau’s safety, environmental, and core values.

Skills

Mobile crane operation

Scrap processing

Equipment maintenance

Yard logistics

Safety compliance

Team collaboration

Education

High School/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

Mobile 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/GEDpreferred.Desire to enhance skills and knowledge to develop as a Gerdau employeePromote and practice the core values of Gerdau

Salary & Benefits:

• Medical and PrescriptionDentalVision401KBasic Life/Accidental Life InsuranceEmployee Assistance ProgramTuition 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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