Heavy Equipment Operator
About The Position
As an Equipment Operator II, you will operate heavy equipment to support daily yard operations, material flow, and production goals. Your skill, focus, and commitment to safety directly impact productivity and earnings. This is a hands-on heavy equipment role in an outdoor industrial environment. It is a safety-sensitive position, but paid training is provided. Nucor is North America's largest steel and steel products manufacturer and the continent's largest recycler, known for innovative sustainability practices and a vibrant culture built on personal connections and teamwork. Nucor empowers every team member with the freedom to innovate and contribute to collective success, offering a workplace where safety, efficiency, and meaningful personal connections define every day.
Requirements
- Minimum 3 years of heavy equipment operation experience — preferably in scrap metal, construction, or manufacturing
- Hands-on experience with cranes, loaders, or similar heavy machinery
- Strong knowledge of heavy equipment operating principles, hazards, and safety precautions
- Mechanically inclined — able to spot issues and keep equipment running right
- Dependable — shows up on time and ready to work every shift
- Able to work independently and adapt to changing priorities without constant supervision
- Able to stand or walk for most of the shift (up to 12 hours)
- Able to lift up to 50 lbs
- Comfortable working outdoors in heat and all weather conditions
- Flexible to work overtime, evenings, weekends, and holidays when needed
- Must pass a hair drug test and background check
Nice To Haves
- Bilingual preferred (English/Spanish)
- Prior scrap metal or recycling experience
- Candidates within 50 miles of location preferred
Responsibilities
- Follow all company and OSHA safety procedures and actively participate in safety meetings
- Operate heavy equipment such as cranes, loaders, and similar machinery safely and efficiently
- Load scrap material onto shredder feed conveyors and move material throughout the yard
- Load trucks and railcars according to production and shipping requirements
- Perform daily equipment inspections and report maintenance or safety concerns
- Maintain a clean, safe work environment by removing debris and assisting with yard housekeeping
- Operate forklifts, skid steers, or other small equipment as needed
- Communicate with teammates via radio for traffic coordination, production updates, and safety awareness
- Assist with general labor tasks including sweeping, shoveling, and cleanup
- Crosstrain in other positions and support teammates as needed
Benefits
- Medical Insurance
- Dental Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- Disability Insurance
- 401K
- Roth accounts
- Profit sharing
- Pay-for-performance bonuses
- Paid parental leave
- Tuition reimbursement
- Stock program
- Scholarships
- Paid vacation - 3 weeks after 1 year
- Paid holidays - 10 per year plus 1 personal day
- Low-cost medical, dental, and vision after 30 days
- Company paid life and disability insurance
- Company matching 401(k)
- Employee stock purchase plan
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
