Heavy Equipment Operator - Cuyahoga Heights

SMS Mill Services, LLC.•Cuyahoga Heights, OH

13d•$25•Onsite

About The Position

SMS Mill Services, a leading mill services provider is seeking a heavy equipment operator for its Cuyahoga Heights, OH location. We are located on Charter Steel mill property. JOB DESCRIPTION Equipment Operator will learn the role and complete work at the direction of a more senior Equipment Operator or Supervisor. Equipment Operator will learn how to operate various pieces of heavy equipment in a safe and effective manner while moving scrap material around the scrap yard for processing. Equipment Operator will ensure that all his/her efforts are compliant with the company’s Health, Safety, and Environmental standards. Equipment Operator will learn one or more of the following: loaders, drop-ball cranes, excavators, dump trucks. Safety and coordination with other work onsite is imperative. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES Operate heavy equipment of various sizes and weights including but not limited to loaders, drop-ball cranes, excavators, dump trucks. Keep the yard clean. Take actions to avoid potential hazards or obstructions, such as other equipment, workers, or moving objects Perform daily inspections, safety checks, preventive maintenance, and repairs of equipment; check required fluids and grease equipment. Report any equipment deficiencies or malfunctions to the appropriate supervisor. Cross-train in other positions and assist other employees as needed. Potential to perform general labor duties which may/may not include sweeping, raking, shoveling/snow removal, general clean-up of work area and equipment, and physically handling materials and supplies. Other job-related duties as assigned NOTE: The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this job and are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required. This job description does not constitute a contract of employment and the company may exercise its employment-at-will rights at any time.

Requirements

3 -5 years operating heavy equipment in an industrial setting.
Basic literacy in English
Strong communication and time management skills
Work with a positive attitude
Ability to work with minimal supervision
Reliability to report to work on time
Understand and follow supervisors’ directives (written and oral instructions)
Flexibility to changing work conditions, assignments, and schedules
Ability to work in all-weather elements including rain, snow, cold, and heat
Comfortable working in an industrial environment
MUST be able to pass drug screen, background check and physical

Responsibilities

Operate heavy equipment of various sizes and weights including but not limited to loaders, drop-ball cranes, excavators, dump trucks.
Keep the yard clean.
Take actions to avoid potential hazards or obstructions, such as other equipment, workers, or moving objects
Perform daily inspections, safety checks, preventive maintenance, and repairs of equipment; check required fluids and grease equipment. Report any equipment deficiencies or malfunctions to the appropriate supervisor.
Cross-train in other positions and assist other employees as needed.
Potential to perform general labor duties which may/may not include sweeping, raking, shoveling/snow removal, general clean-up of work area and equipment, and physically handling materials and supplies.
Other job-related duties as assigned