Crane Operator/Heavy Equipment Operator Job at Harsco Environmental in Midlothia

Company Description

Harsco’s Environmental is the premier provider of material processing and environmental services to the global steel and metals industries. Our onsite mill services and resource recovery services offer sustainable solutions that maximize environmental benefit and return valuable raw material into production. We also have developed a range of by-products for specialized applications across industry, construction and agriculture, which utilize Harsco’s expertise in mineral materials.

Job Description

Looking for experienced  crane operator/material handler.

Responsibilities:

1. Operates cab-controlled traveling crane to lift; move, position and load scrap.
2. Offload material for processing.
3. Loads scrap buckets and visually monitor weight of scrap placed in each bucket when needed.
4. Responsible for scrap inspection as it is being loaded.
5. Manipulates or depresses crane controls such as pedals, levers, to regulate speed and direction of crane and hoist movement.
6. Inspects crane for defective parts and notifies supervisor of defects or malfunctions.
7. Operates mobile equipment as needed.
8. Communicates and directs co-workers through two-way radio and hand signals.
9. Assist maintenance with cleaning on down days.

This position may be responsible for operating other off-road type heavy, mobile equipment as necessary.  May also be required to operate crushing and screening equipment.  All work performed in a steel mill environment. Additional duties include but not limited to:

• Perform and record routine mobile equipment pre-start and post inspections,
• Complete required activity reports.
• Follow all policies and rules of the company and the customer
• Maintain high level of safety, and abide by all safe work requirements.

Qualifications

Basic Qualifications:

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• 1 - 3 year’s experience as a heavy equipment operator.
• Ability to do manual labor in an outdoor environment that may include elevated areas and extreme weather conditions.
• Good communications skills, and the ability to read operating instructions.
• Proactive in SAFETY and works well in a team environment. 

Additional Information

“We offer competitive benefits, including health insurance, life insurance and disability plans, as well as a 401k with company matching.

Harsco is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

If you have a difficulty applying for any job posted on the Harsco Environmental website because a disability prevents you from using the online system, Harsco Environmental offers the following alternate application procedure: Contact Sharon Geibel, Recruiter, at sgeibel@harsco.com and Harsco Environmental will arrange for an alternate method of applying and will consider your application together with all other applications received for the job.  Please email only for disability application. No other inquiries will receive a response.

Disclaimer:
This job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not intended to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees assigned to this position.”