MOBILE EQUIPMENT OPERATOR I - MR

Gerdau•Bismarck, ND

About The Position

The Mobile Equipment Operator I operates mobile cranes, magnet cranes, mobile shears, and stationary shears to process scrap materials, load and unload scrap from trucks or railcars, and move scrap within the yard. The position follows yard-specific safety, environmental, and routine procedures; inspects and maintains equipment; and helps keep yard operations safe, efficient, and productive. The role also includes housekeeping, supporting coworkers, and contributing to problem solving as needed.

Requirements

High school education or GED preferred.
Desire to enhance skills and knowledge to develop as a Gerdau employee.
Promote and practice Gerdau's core values.

Nice To Haves

High school education or GED.

Responsibilities

Follow established Gerdau safety, environmental, and routine procedures specific to the yard.
Inspect mobile shears, magnet cranes, and stationary shears daily and document inspections on checklists.
Perform daily preventive equipment maintenance, including lubrication, greasing, fueling, and keeping the cab clean.
Check scrap grades and identify safety or environmental concerns, such as tanks or cylinders, while shearing.
Shear unprepared material into a prepared state, identifying its 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 directed.
Assist coworkers with daily operational duties essential to yard safety, efficiency, and profitability.
Provide input and contributions to problem solving as required.