Mobile equipment operator i - mr

Job Summary:

Operate mobile crane, magnet crane, mobile shear, and stationary shear to process scrap materials, load/unload scrap from trucks or railcars, and move scrap from one area to another.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities:

1. Inspects mobile shear, magnet crane, and stationary shear daily and documents on checklists to ensure equipment is maintained and in proper working order.
2. Performs preventive maintenance such as lubrication, greasing, fueling, and keeping cab clean.
3. Inspects for proper scrap grade and safety and environmental concerns such as tanks, cylinders, etc. while shearing.
4. Shear unprepared material into prepared state identifying size, thickness, and physical dimensions.
5. Use magnet crane to load/unload scrap from customer vehicles into appropriate piles or railcars in order to process for shipping.
6. Use mobile equipment to lift and move scrap from one area of the yard to another.
7. Follow all plant and company safety guidelines in the performance of all job duties and responsibilities.

Additional Responsibilities:

1. Assist with yard housekeeping efforts and perform other duties and work assignments as required and directed.
2. When operating mobile equipment, follow all prescribed safety guidelines and perform daily checks to ensure equipment is maintained in proper working order.

Qualifications and Experience:

• Desire to enhance skills and knowledge to develop as a Gerdau employee
• Promote and practice the core values of Gerdau
• High School Education preferred but not required.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of personnel so classified.