Overhead Crane Operator
About The Position
Harsco Environmental, a provider of material processing and environmental services to the steel and metals industries, is hiring an Overhead Crane Operator. The position operates a cab-controlled traveling crane to move scrap between railcars and the ground, offload material for hand burners, load scrap buckets, and inspect scrap as it is loaded. The operator may also operate mobile equipment and assist maintenance with cleaning on down days. The work takes place outdoors, with approximately 80% of the time inside the crane cab and 20% outside cleaning pits and transfer cars. The role involves various rotating shift schedules, with breaks available as production allows. The steel mill environment may include dust, extreme weather, uneven surfaces, cramped quarters, heights, vibration, and noise levels up to 120 decibels. The starting rate is $27.81 per hour, based on experience.
Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- Ability to work in a steel mill environment that may include dust, extreme weather conditions, and uneven surfaces.
- Good communication skills and ability to read operating instructions.
- Ability to climb stairs and ladders; reach, squat, balance, bend from the trunk, crawl, kneel, push and pull objects; and tolerate prolonged standing, walking, and sitting.
- Ability to lift objects of various dimensions and weights.
- Ability to tolerate whole-body vibration, cramped quarters, heights, and ambient temperatures ranging from 0°F to 130°F.
- Ability to operate hand controls with both hands and foot pedals with both feet.
- Ability to perform sustained overhead reaching on an occasional basis.
- Ability to tolerate swing shift work and noise levels that can reach 120 decibels.
Nice To Haves
- 1–3 years of experience as a crane or heavy equipment operator is preferred.
Responsibilities
- Operate a cab-controlled traveling crane to lift, move, and position scrap from railcars onto the ground and load scrap from the ground into railcars.
- Offload material for hand burners to process.
- Load scrap buckets and visually monitor the weight of scrap placed in each bucket when needed.
- Inspect scrap as it is being loaded.
- Manipulate crane controls, including pedals and levers, to regulate the speed and direction of crane and hoist movement.
- Inspect the crane for defective parts and notify a supervisor of defects or malfunctions.
- Operate mobile equipment as needed.
- Communicate with and direct coworkers through two-way radio and hand signals.
- Assist maintenance with cleaning on down days.
Benefits
- Paid vacation and holidays.
- Health benefits and health insurance.
- Group term life insurance and life insurance.
- Short-term disability benefits and disability plans.
- 401(k) with a company-paid match.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
High school or GED
