Equipment Operator

At EVRAZ, our strength starts with our people! As a team we collaborate to solve problems, contribute ideas and challenge each other to ensure growth and ultimately success for the business and our employees.

EVRAZ is committed to maintaining and promoting a safe, healthy and injury-free environment. It is required for all jobs.

Job Description and Responsibilities

You will be responsible for operating and maintaining heavy motorized equipment to safely and efficiently unload and load ferrous materials.

Additionally, you will work closely with the scale operator and office staff to ensure a smooth process for unloading customers and to maintain a steady flow of traffic in and out of the yard, minimizing congestion.

• Operate heavy motorized equipment to load and unload ferrous materials, including, but not limited to, loaders, excavators / mobile shears, material handlers, and other equipment essential for yard operations
• Perform preventative maintenance as required including checking all fluids to ensure motorized equipment is properly maintained
• Loads trucks accurately with proper weights, safely, and efficiently. Communicates via radio with scale personnel for confirmation of loaded materials and any issues that may arise
• Unload transports with ferrous materials, safely and efficiently, clean (sweep) trailers of excess material
• Stock pile / sort metals and place in the designated areas
• Use hand-held mobile radio devices to effectively coordinate tasks and resources with yard and scale personnel
• Maintain accurate logs and records daily, weekly and monthly and / or as required by supervision

Requirements

• Completion of High School and / or equivalent
• Must have a minimum of two (2) consecutive years of experience operating heavy motorized equipment, within the last three (3) years
• Must have significant experience operating heavy equipment, which includes loaders, excavators, shears, and material handlers
• Experience leading a team in a plant and / or mill setting considered an asset
• Knowledge and understanding of ferrous metals and classifications considered an asset
• Communication Skills : communicates clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing and / or via mobile radio devices
• Team Player : establishes trust with team members, stating clear expectations and recognizes group morale and acts to protect and / or build as required
• Self-motivated : initiates and takes action before being required to do so as well as strong work ethic : uses time efficiently, works safely to ensure everyone around is working safely
• Ability to push, pull and lift materials up to 50 lbs.

Our total compensation package includes amazing benefits!

• Competitive wages and bonus opportunities
• Family medical, dental, and prescription coverage at minimal employee cost
• Short and long term disability programs
• Competitive retirement plans
• Flexible Spending and Health Savings Accounts
• Employer-provided and Voluntary Life Insurance options
• Paid vacation and recognized statutory holidays
• Apprenticeship and career advancement within the company
• Tuition reimbursement
• Wellness program

While we thank all those who apply, only those being actively considered for employment will be contacted.

Equal Opportunity Employer

EVRAZ North America is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, or protected Veteran status.

EVRAZ North America is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with physical and mental disabilities.

If you need special assistance or an accommodation while seeking employment, please e-mail [email protected] or call : (312) 533-3577.

We will make a determination on your request for reasonable accommodation on a case-by-case basis.

Join a team that manufactures excellence, drives success and builds careers!