Scrap Yard Heavy Machinery Operator II (Sign-On Bonus)

Gerdau Ameristeel Corp.; Charlottesville (VA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 58,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-On Bonus $1,500

Job summary

Gerdau Ameristeel Corp. is seeking a Heavy Equipment Operator to handle scrap materials using mobile equipment such as cranes and loaders.

Responsibilities include unloading, loading, sorting by grade, and ensuring safe operation within a high-temperature scrap environment. The role requires experience with heavy equipment, basic math and computer skills, and the ability to work rotating shifts while maintaining safety and efficiency.

Qualifications

• Experience operating heavy mobile equipment in scrap operations.
• Basic computer and math skills.

Responsibilities

• Operate mobile equipment including hydraulic grapple crane, magnet crane, front endloader.
• Ensure safe lifting and transportation, avoid production delays and injury.
• Inspect scrap for non-conforming material for quality and safety purposes.
• Sort scrap by grade to maintain piles for inventory control.
• Watch conveyors and equipment and report issues to responsible personnel.
• Move and weigh material and record weight, product, and location.
• Perform routine equipment care such as lubrication and cleaning of mobile equipment.

Skills

Heavy equipment operation

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Heavy equipment operation

Job description

Gerdau Ameristeel Corp. is seeking a Heavy Equipment Operator to handle scrap materials using mobile equipment such as cranes and loaders.

Responsibilities include unloading, loading, sorting by grade, and ensuring safe operation within a high-temperature scrap environment. The role requires experience with heavy equipment, basic math and computer skills, and the ability to work rotating shifts while maintaining safety and efficiency.