Heavy Mobile Equipment Operator II Job Charlottesville area,Virginia USA,Trades / Skilled Labor

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Sign-On Bonus

This position is eligible for a $1,500 Sign-On Bonus. The bonus will be paid in two installments:$750 after 90 days of continuous employment $750 after 6 months of continuous employment

To be eligible for each payment, the employee must be actively employed and in good standing on the applicable payout date. Applicable taxes and with holdings will be deducted from each payment.

Job Summary:

Operates heavy mobile equipment specific to scrap operations area to includea mobile crane with a hydraulic grappleorfront endloader toprocess,handle, and weigh scrap material.

Unloadscrapmaterial from incomingsourcesandloadscrapfrom existing piles onto transport or non-ferrous processing equipment.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities:

Responsible for safelyoperatingmobile equipment to include hydraulic grapple crane,magnet crane,front endloaderand other mobile equipment in scrap operations.

Exercises extreme care in picking up and transporting loads, clearingobstaclesand properly positioning lifts to prevent production delays, damageto equipment or property and/or injury toothers.

Maintains heightened awareness of surroundings at all times to include pedestrians, mobile equipment, rail traffic, etc.

Inspect scrap for any non-conforming material for quality, grade, and safety purposes.

This inspection process is critical to the operation and requirescontinuousattentionin order toavoiderrorsand equipment damage.

Sort and separate scrap according to gradein order toproperlymaintainscrap piles for inventory control.

Watch operation of surrounding conveyors and equipment, and communicate any problems to responsible personnel.

Move and weigh material, accurately recording weight, product, and location.

Functions as relief for the Mobile Equipment Operator positions requiring versatility to adequately carry out the normal operator duties during the substitution period.

Perform routine equipment care such as lubrication, greasing,fueling and cleaning of mobile equipment.

Additional Responsibilities:

Monitor all loads and material for potential fire hazards.

Follows all PPE requirements and safety rules/guidelines for all tasks being performed.

Maintains communication with coworkers through two-way radio and hand signals.

Work independently and as part of a self-directed team with limited supervision.

Maintains work area and equipment in a clean and orderly condition.

Engagement in GBS tools and methodology.

Complete training requirements to step up to the next job grade.

Assists maintenance and operations personnel as needed.

All other duties as assigned.

Education/

Experience:

High school diploma or GED preferred
Basic computer and math skills.

1-3years of mobile equipment experience is preferred.

Physical Requirements:

Ability to climb stairs, climb ladders, reach, squat, tolerate prolonged standing/walking, balance, bend,operate mobile equipment, crawl, kneel, and push and pull objects.
Ability to reach, squat, and tolerate prolonged sitting.
Ability tolift upto 70 lbs.
Ability tooperatehand controls with both hands and foot pedals with both feet.
Ability to perform sustained overhead reaching.
Ability to workinextreme ambient temperatures up to 160°F.
Ability to work in cramped quarters and at heights.
Ability toworka rotating shift schedule including days,nightsand weekends.
Ability to tolerate working in areas where noise levels can reach 120decibels.

The above statements are intended to describe…