Rail Yard Locomotive Operator & Switching Specialist

Enviri Corporation; Muscatine (IA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Life insurance

Disability plans

401k with company matching

Job summary

Harsco Environmental in Muscatine, IA is seeking a crane/heavy equipment operator to join our plant team. You will perform track switching, inspect loads, and assist with maintenance while following safety procedures.

The ideal candidate has a high school diploma or equivalent and 1–3 years of relevant experience, able to work outdoors in variable weather and communicate effectively on site. Competitive benefits available including health and 401(k) plans.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• 1–3 years’ crane/heavy equipment operator experience preferred.
• Ability to work in a steel mill environment with dust and extreme weather.
• Good communications skills and ability to read operating instructions.

Responsibilities

• Operate and switch track switches for loading/unloading trains.
• Perform daily maintenance on locomotive, crane and mobile equipment.
• Inspect scrap loads and identify nonferrous materials.
• Climb on/off rail cars to inspect loads.
• Maintain weigh tickets and monitor inventory movement.
• Assist training of co-workers as needed.
• Work independently with minimal supervision.

Skills

Communications

Reading operating instructions

Operate hand/foot controls

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Harsco Environmental in Muscatine, IA is seeking a crane/heavy equipment operator to join our plant team. You will perform track switching, inspect loads, and assist with maintenance while following safety procedures.

The ideal candidate has a high school diploma or equivalent and 1–3 years of relevant experience, able to work outdoors in variable weather and communicate effectively on site. Competitive benefits available including health and 401(k) plans.