HEAVY EQUIPMENT OPERATOR I

Gerdau • Minot, ND

7d

About The Position

The Heavy Equipment Operator I operates mobile equipment in the yard to process scrap materials, load and unload scrap from trucks or railcars, and move scrap within the yard. Equipment includes a mobile crane, magnet crane, mobile shear, and stationary shear. The operator follows established safety, environmental, and routine procedures, inspects and maintains equipment, and helps ensure scrap is handled and processed appropriately.

The role also supports yard housekeeping and daily operations, assists co-workers, and contributes problem-solving input as needed. Gerdau describes a workplace focused on trust, teamwork, meaningful work, continuous development, and opportunities for employees to grow.

Requirements

• High school education or GED is preferred.
• Desire to enhance skills and knowledge and develop as a Gerdau employee.
• Promote and practice Gerdau's core values.
• External applicants must be legally eligible to work immediately in the country of hire without current or future sponsorship.

Nice To Haves

• High school education or GED.

Responsibilities

• Follow established Gerdau safety, environmental, and routine procedures specific to the yard.
• Inspect the mobile shear, magnet crane, and stationary shear daily, documenting inspections on checklists.
• Perform daily preventive maintenance, including lubrication, greasing, fueling, and keeping the equipment cab clean.
• Inspect scrap for proper grade and identify safety or environmental concerns, such as tanks and cylinders, while shearing.
• Shear unprepared material into a prepared state, identifying size, thickness, and physical dimensions.
• Use a magnet crane to load and unload scrap from customer vehicles into appropriate piles or railcars for processing and shipping.
• Use mobile equipment to lift and move scrap between areas of the yard.
• Assist with yard housekeeping and perform other duties and work assignments as required and directed.
• Assist co-workers with daily operational duties that support yard safety, efficiency, and profitability.
• Provide problem-solving input and contributions as required.

Benefits

• Medical and prescription coverage
• Dental coverage
• Vision coverage
• 401(k)
• Basic life and accidental life insurance
• Employee Assistance Program
• Tuition reimbursement program

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED