Mobile Crane Operator - Mingo Junction

Full Job Description

A leading Industrial Services and Metals Recycling company in Mingo Junction, OH is seeking Mobile Crane Operators to join their team.

Pay: Starting $24+/hr (dependent upon experience) Schedule: Rotating 12 hour shifts, days & nights Must be able to pass a drug screen, background check and eVerify

SUMMARY

- Responsible for the safe & efficient operation of a hydraulic mobile crane

- Responsible for operating a mobile crane to lift and move various scrap commodities in multiple directions while ensuring that all efforts are compliant with the company’s health, safety, and environmental standards

- Must possess working knowledge of hydraulic cranes, including, but not limited to preventative maintenance

- Safety and coordination with other work onsite is imperative

- Operator will complete daily job functions at the direction of a more senior Operator or Supervisor

- Operator will operate in a safe and effective manner while moving scrap material around the scrap yard for processing

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS & RESPONSIBILITIES

- Use crane/material handler to load/unload trucks and/or railcars

- Use crane/material handler to lift, move, and place materials throughout the facility

- Recognize and remove non-conforming or prohibited materials

- Recognize and separate different commodities/grades of scrap metal

- Coordinate machine actions with other activities, such as positioning or moving loads in response to hand or audio signals from other team members

- Proactively perform daily inspections, safety checks, preventative maintenance, and repairs of equipment (crane, grapple, and magnet); report any equipment deficiencies or malfunctions to management

- Experience with Liebher 944, Sennebogen 840 or equivalents

- Other job related duties as assigned by management and supervisors

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE

- At least 1+ years' experience operating a hydraulic crane, preferably in the scrap metal industry (i.e. Liebherr 944), NOT OVERHEAD CRANES

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE

- Knowledge of hydraulic crane systems and diesel engine operations

- Knowledge of the scrap metal industry

REQUIRED SKILLS & ABILITIES

- Basic literacy in English or Spanish

- Strong communication and time management skills

- Operate safely and with integrity

- Ability to work with minimal supervision

- Reliability to report to work on time

- Work well with others as part of a team in a fast-paced, non-stop industrial environment

- Understand and carry out supervisors’ directives (written and oral instructions)

- Flexibility to changing work conditions, assignments, and schedules

- Ability to work weekends and holidays

- Ability to work in all weather conditions, including rain, snow, cold, and heat

- Bilingual in English and Spanish is helpful

- Comfortable working in an industrial environment

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS TO PERFORM JOB

Ability to sit in the seat of a crane, continually, up to 60 feet off ground level; stand rarely except when walking to and from worksite; walk and stand on uneven surfaces

Communicate by speech and hearing; ability to hear audible warning signals

Ability to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects of 50 pounds or more

SAFETY

- Perform and document daily safety and maintenance checks

- Operate equipment in a safe and appropriate manner

- Strictly adhere to all company health, safety, and environmental standards

- Follow all safety guidelines and protocol, including wearing of all PPE

- Provide a safe environment for all employees, customers, and visitors

- Adhere to all local, state and federal OSHA and environmental regulations as outlined by the company

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Job Type: Full-time

- Rotating schedule, days and nights

- Extra hours may be required, sometimes on weekends and weekdays based on the operational needs of the company

- Position is non-exempt and eligible for overtime

Scrap Metal Services, LLC is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state, or local laws.

This policy applies to all employment practices within our organization, including hiring, recruiting, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, leave of absence, compensation, benefits, training, and apprenticeship. Scrap Metal Services, LLC makes hiring decisions based solely on qualifications, merit, and business needs at the time.

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