Crane Operator

ShearWorx provides mobile scrap processing and mill services solutions to the steel industry, scrap industry and rail industry with operations throughout the country. ShearWorx has an immediate opening for the role of a Crane Operator to work at our Calvert City, KY location. The Crane Operator will operate a crane equipped with a drop ball to break up material. The ideal candidate will be able to fulfill the duties and responsibilities to follow and demonstrates every day ShearWorx’ core values:

We do what we say

Even if it costs usWhen no one is watchingWith honesty and integrity in everything we do

A good name is better than great riches”

We take personal responsibility

By showing up on time and prepared.

By doing our jobs to the best of our ability even when no one is watching.

By taking responsibility for our ACTIONS and our WORDS.

We are constant learners

By continuously looking for ways to improve.

By being humble, coachable, and teachable.

We go the extra mile

We find ways to exceed our customer’s expectations.

We build up our teammates and find ways to help them succeed.

We are willing to have uncomfortable conversations

We finish well

We relentlessly pursue excellence

We celebrate the wins

We work tenaciously

We rest well

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

Comply with all safety regulations and policies

Meet customer service expectations

Complete various functions with grapple such as digging pits, feeding hopper and bins with material

Use drop ball to process skulls, break up, and size material

Maintain and monitor slag pits, feed material, and stockpile inventory

Perform Pre-trip and Post-trip inspections

Perform preventative maintenance on equipment (e.g. greasing, oiling, fueling, inspecting)

Perform computer diagnostics on the machine

Monitor changes in equipment performance and reports potential malfunctions to maintenance personnel

Keep the equipment and work area clean and tidy

Maintain daily recordkeeping and reporting

Perform other duties as assigned by supervisor

Must Have:

Minimum of 2 years of crane operations experience in an industrial environment

Ability to operate a crane and other heavy, mobile equipment

Knowledge of rigging procedures and regulations

Ability to sit, stand, walk, for extended periods, and lift to 50lbs

Ability to operate a vehicle

Have a functional smartphone with proper storage to install and use 1-2 apps for work purposes

Fluency in English

Ability to climb on, into, and out of equipment

Ability to work outdoors at elevated heights, tolerate multiple terrain and environmental variations

Ability to communicate via radio

Ability to work as part of a team

Excellent hand-eye coordination

Mechanically inclined w/ ability to diagnose minor mechanical issues

Knowledge of appropriate safety procedures

Ability to read and write

High School diploma or equivalent

Nice-to-Have:

Bi-Lingual with fluency in both English and Spanish.

5+ years’ experience operating equipment working in the construction or scrap industry or in an industrial setting

Possess leadership skills

Ability & Knowledge to change mechanical repair components

Working understanding of Hydraulic systems on equipment

LOCATION(s):

Calvert City, KY