Mobile Equipment Operator- Scrap Yard

Gerdau; Petersburg (VA); On-site; USD 62,000 - 84,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

401K up to 6% match

Tuition reimbursement

Health advocacy services

Employee assistance program

Career path and training

Open culture with growth opportunities

Job summary

Gerdau is seeking an experienced candidate to operate mobile equipment in our scrap yard and support daily production. You will handle loaders, man-lifts, forklifts, and cranes, performing preventive maintenance and minor repairs as needed.

The role requires 1–3 years manufacturing or industrial experience, basic computer and math skills, and flexibility for a 12-hour rotating schedule with days, nights, and two consecutive weekends each month. Apply now at [e-mail].

Qualifications

• 1-3 years manufacturing or industrial experience.
• Basic computer and math skills.
• Flexibility to work a 12 hour rotating schedule with days, nights and two consecutive weekends a month.

Responsibilities

• Operate all mobile equipment including loaders, man-lifts, forklifts, and cranes to transfer material in the scrap yard.
• Perform daily preventive maintenance on vehicles and mobile equipment.
• Perform minor mechanical repairs to mobile equipment and maintain a clean work area.
• Visually inspect scrap for non-conformities.
• Load scrap buckets, trucks, and railcars within safe load capacity.
• Maintain communication with coworkers through two-way radio and hand signals; assist maintenance personnel as needed.

Skills

Basic computer skills

Math skills

Manufacturing exp

12h rotating shifts

Tools

Loaders

Man-lifts

Forklifts

Cranes

Job description

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Date: Jul 31, 2026

Do you love to work outdoorsand drive large equipment? Are you detail-oriented and knowledgeable about mobile equipment?Do you want toworkin a rugged and exciting environment?Join us as we build the future and theGerdau We Are Creating .

$73000 / year which includes hourly pay of $21.16 hr to start and after probation increase to $22.88 hr, biweekly production bonus, shift premiums, and 354 hours of annual scheduled overtime.

We Have:

• A strong global presence with mills that transform millions of metric tons of raw material to produce steel beams, flat-rolled steel, merchant bar, rebar, spikes, and wire used by the automotive industry, appliance, construction, machinery, and equipment industries.
• A culture that welcomesdiversity, encourages innovation and creates products that serve humanity.
• An environment that values teamwork, safety, and sustainability.
• A commitment to continuous improvement and the belief that we can create a better future for our employees and our global community by investing in people, processes, and technology.

We Offer:

• Comprehensive Medical, Prescription, Dental,Vision Plans – Eligible upon 1stday of hire
• Health & Dependent Care (Flexible Spending Account)
• 100% Matching 401K up to 6%
• Health Advocate Services
• Employee Assistance Program
• Tuition Reimbursement Program
• Career Path System and Training
• An empowering and open culture with the opportunity to grow and create

You Have:

• Successful completion of an entrance exam.
• Basic computer and math skills.
• 1-3 years manufacturing or industrial experience.
• Flexibility to work a 12 hour rotating schedule with days, nights and two consecutive weekends a month.

Your Purpose:

You will operate all mobile equipment including loaders, man-lifts, forklifts, and cranes to transfer material in the metal scrap yard.

Your Work:

• Perform daily preventative maintenance on vehicles and mobile equipment.
• Perform minor mechanical repairs to mobile equipment and maintain a clean work area.
• Visually inspect scrap for non-conformities.
• Load scrap buckets, trucks, and railcars within safe load capacity.
• Maintain communication with coworkers through two-way radio and hand signals.
• Assist maintenance personnel as needed.

Physical Requirements:

• 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 50lbs.
• Ability to operate hand controls with both hands and foot pedals with both feet.
• Ability to work in extreme weather conditions.
• Ability to work in cramped quarters and at heights.
• Ability to work a rotating shift schedule including days, nights and weekends.

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]