Heavy Equipment Operator

Nucor • Orlando, FL

6d • Onsite

About The Position

Trademark Metals Recycling LLC is hiring a Heavy Equipment Operator in Orlando, Florida. The operator helps keep the recycling yard running by moving material, loading trucks and railcars, and supporting production. The role operates heavy equipment such as cranes and loaders, with occasional use of forklifts or skid steers and general yard labor as needed. Safety, equipment inspections, communication, and maintaining a clean work environment are central to the position. The posting cites average annual earnings of $77,000 or more, including base pay, weekly overtime opportunities, and production bonuses.

Requirements

• At least 3 years of heavy equipment operation experience.
• Hands-on experience with cranes, loaders, or similar heavy machinery.
• Knowledge of heavy equipment operating principles, hazards, and safety precautions.
• Mechanical aptitude and ability to identify equipment issues.
• Dependability and punctuality.
• Ability to work independently and adapt to changing priorities without constant supervision.
• Ability to stand or walk for most of a shift, up to 12 hours.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds.
• Comfort working outdoors in heat and all weather conditions.
• Flexibility to work overtime, evenings, weekends, and holidays when needed.
• Must pass a hair drug test and background check.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in scrap metal, construction, or manufacturing.
• Bilingual ability.
• Candidates within 50 miles of the location are preferred.

Responsibilities

• Follow company and OSHA safety procedures, attend safety meetings, and look out for teammates.
• Operate cranes, loaders, and similar heavy equipment safely and efficiently.
• Load scrap onto shredder feed conveyors, push shred piles, move material around the yard, and load trucks and railcars.
• Inspect equipment daily and report defects or needed repairs to a supervisor.
• Keep the yard clear of debris and maintain a clean, safe work environment.
• Operate forklifts or skid steers when needed.
• Perform general yard labor, including sweeping, shoveling, and cleanup.
• Communicate by radio with teammates about traffic coordination, production updates, and safety.
• Cross-train in other positions and support teammates as needed.

Benefits

• Weekly pay.
• Weekly production bonus with unlimited earning potential.
• Paid training.
• Medical, dental, and vision coverage after 30 days.
• Profit sharing, with yearly payouts averaging about 17% of annual pay.
• 401(k) match of 17% of employee contributions.
• Employee stock purchase plan with a 10% company match.
• 40 hours of paid vacation after 6 months.
• Parental leave.
• Tuition reimbursement up to $5,250 per year.
• Company-paid life and disability insurance.
• Career paths and promotion from within.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed