Heavy Equipment Operator I

About the role

Gerdau is hiring a Heavy Equipment Operator I for its Mobile Equipment Operator yard in Minot, North Dakota. The yard operates mobile cranes, magnet cranes, mobile shears and stationary shears to process scrap materials, load and unload scrap from trucks or railcars and move scrap around the yard.

Key responsibilities

• Follow Gerdau's safety, environmental and routine procedures for the yard.
• Inspect the mobile shear, magnet crane and stationary shear daily and document findings on checklists, and perform daily preventive maintenance such as lubrication, greasing, fueling and keeping the cab clean.
• Check scrap grade and safety and environmental concerns such as tanks and cylinders while shearing.
• Shear unprepared material into a prepared state, identifying size, thickness and physical dimensions.
• Use the magnet crane to load and unload scrap from customer vehicles into piles or railcars for shipping.
• Use mobile equipment to lift and move scrap between areas of the yard.
• Help with yard housekeeping and assist co-workers on daily operational duties, and contribute problem-solving input as required.

Required profile

• High school education or GED preferred.
• Desire to develop skills and knowledge as a Gerdau employee.
• Willingness to promote and practice Gerdau's core values.

What we offer

• Medical, dental and vision coverage.
• Prescription coverage and 401K.
• Basic life and accidental life insurance.
• Employee assistance program and tuition reimbursement program.