Steel Mill Heavy Equipment Operator – Safe Shift Roles

Energy Jobline ZR; Sarver (PA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Life insurance

401k with company matching

Job summary

Environmental Solutions is seeking a Heavy Equipment Operator to safely operate large machinery supporting steel-mill operations. The role involves material handling, equipment inspections, and adherence to safety regulations in a demanding industrial setting.

You will work with a team, communicate with dispatch and maintenance staff, and contribute to production efficiency while maintaining safe operations.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED.
• 1–3 years of experience operating heavy equipment in an industrial environment.
• Willingness to work rotating shifts, nights, weekends, holidays, and overtime as required.
• Valid driver’s license; additional equipment certifications.

Responsibilities

• Safely operate heavy equipment, such as wheel loaders, dozers, excavators, cranes, material handlers, haul trucks, and other gear.
• Support steel-mill operations through material handling (slag, scrap metal, raw materials, by-products).
• Perform pre- and post-shift inspections and report safety concerns.
• Operate in compliance with safety regulations and company policies.
• Maintain awareness in active mill areas with moving equipment and rail traffic.
• Communicate with dispatch, supervisors, and maintenance personnel.
• Keep work areas and cabs clean and organized.
• Complete production, inspection, and equipment documentation.
• Participate in safety meetings and JSAs.
• Assist with basic equipment care and adjustments.

Skills

Heavy equipment operation

Safety awareness

Communication

Driver's license

Tools

Equipment certifications

Job description

Environmental Solutions is seeking a Heavy Equipment Operator to safely operate large machinery supporting steel-mill operations. The role involves material handling, equipment inspections, and adherence to safety regulations in a demanding industrial setting.

You will work with a team, communicate with dispatch and maintenance staff, and contribute to production efficiency while maintaining safe operations.