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Nucor

Equipment Operator III

Saint Louis, MO · On-site

$18.50 - $25.25/hr

Equipment Operator III Joining Nucor means becoming part of North America's largest steel and steel products manufacturer, offering unmatched career opportunities and stability. We are known for our ...

BrightView

Equipment Operator

Sanford, FL · On-site

$16.25 - $22.50/hr

If you are searching for your next fulfilling career, picture yourself on a best-in-class team ... Minimum of 3 years' experience in equipment operating and maintenance And while not mandatory, it ...

Nucor

Equipment Operator III

Saint Louis, MO · On-site

$18.50 - $25.25/hr

Equipment Operator III Joining Nucor means becoming part of North America's largest steel and steel products manufacturer, offering unmatched career opportunities and stability. We are known for our ...

3 Forks Services

Heavy Equipment Operator

Williston, ND · On-site

$25 - $35/hr

Here at 3 Forks services, it is our mission to provide the highest quality service to our customers ... We are currently seeking a Heavy Equipment Operator to join our growing organization. In this ...

3 Forks Services

Heavy Equipment Operator

Williston, ND

$25 - $35/hr

Here at 3 Forks services, it is our mission to provide the highest quality service to our customers ... We are currently seeking a Heavy Equipment Operator to join our growing organization. In this ...

City of Houston

EQUIPMENT OPERATOR III

Houston, TX · On-site

$23.17 - $325/hr

LICENSE REQUIREMENTS Must have a valid CDL License Class A that complies with the City of Houston ... operating the following equipment are a plus: Rear Steer Loader Truck, Overhead Crane, Backhoe ...

Precision 2000 (P2K)

Equipment Operator

Atlanta, GA

$18.75 - $25.50/hr

Experience operating Motor Grader, and CDL class B or higher is a plus. * While not operating company Equipment the employee is expected to perform a variety of tasks involving physical labor at ...

Quanta Services

Equipment Operator

Fayetteville, NC · On-site

$17.50 - $24/hr

Possess a valid CDL class A (not required, premium pay included if CDL is held or obtained) * Experience operating heavy equipment and machinery. * Clean driving record (no more than 2 tickets in the ...

City of Pocatello

Senior Equipment Operator

Pocatello, ID

$18.75 - $25.50/hr

Three (3) years of heavy equipment experience is preferred. * Class I Drinking Water Distribution Operator Certification is required* *Hiring Note: The Senior Equipment Operator position requires a ...

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Equipment Operator III

Saint Louis, MO • On-site

Nucor
Primary Metal Manufacturing • 10K+ employees
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$18.50 - $25.25/hr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Retirement

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Nucor rating

7.7

Company rating: 7.7 out of 10

Based on 139 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

192nd of 548 rated manufacturers

Job description

Equipment Operator III

Joining Nucor means becoming part of North America's largest steel and steel products manufacturer, offering unmatched career opportunities and stability. We are known for our innovative sustainability practices and are the continent's largest recycler. Our vibrant culture, built on personal connections and teamwork, empowers every team member with the freedom to innovate and contribute to our collective success. Experience a workplace where safety, efficiency, and meaningful personal connections define every day, enriching both our teammates and the communities we serve.

Nucor supports its teammates with top-tier benefits like Medical, Dental, Vision, and Disability Insurance, 401K and Roth accounts, Profit sharing, Pay-for-performance bonuses, Paid parental leave, Tuition reimbursement, Stock program, Scholarships and more.

Basic Job Functions:

  • Safety is the most important part of all jobs within Nucor; therefore, candidates must be able to demonstrate the ability to initiate, lead, and uphold safety policies, practices, procedures, and housekeeping standards at all times.
  • Properly follow company and OSHA safety procedures.
  • Attend safety meetings and participate in the safety program.
  • Operate heavy equipment of various sizes including material handlers, loaders, mobile shear, shuttle wagon, etc.
  • Duties include, but are not limited to: loading scrap material onto shredder feed conveyor, pushing shred pile up, moving material throughout the yard, and/or loading trucks and railcars, etc.
  • Perform daily inspections on equipment, reporting any defects or needed repairs to supervisor.
  • Keep grounds clear of debris while maintaining safety standards.
  • Operate small equipment such as a forklift or skid steer if needed.
  • General labor duties that may include but not limited to sweeping, shoveling and general clean-up of any area and/or equipment throughout the yard.
  • Effectively communicate over radio with teammates for traffic coordination, production, and safety procedures.
  • Willing to cross-train in other positions and assist other employees as needed.
  • Other duties as assigned by your manager.

Minimum Qualifications:

  • Ability to work in a fast-paced, non-stop environment.
  • Ability to understand and carry out written and oral instructions.
  • Ability to work standing or walking for up to 12 hours per day.
  • Ability to adapt to frequent changes of priority and complete job tasks safely and effectively without constant supervision.
  • Ability to meet attendance schedule with dependability and consistency.
  • Work schedule Monday - Friday 6am-4pm Flexible to work overtime, off-hours, weekends, and in an industrial environment which includes being outdoors in all weather conditions.
  • Complete work history is required to be considered for this position. Include the employer's name, dates of employment, job title and the detailed responsibilities for the position held. Any gap in work history must be reflected and include the dates.

Nucor is an Equal Opportunity Employer and a drug-free workplace.

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Nucor Corporation is an American producer of steel and related products based in Charlotte, North Carolina. It is the largest steel producer in the United States, the largest "mini-mill" steelmaker (i.e. it uses electric arc furnaces to melt scrap steel as opposed to blast furnaces to melt iron), and the biggest recycler of scrap in North America. As of 2021, Nucor was the 15th-largest steel producer in the world.

Industry

Primary metal manufacturing

Company size

10,000+ Employees

Headquarters location

Charlotte, NC, US

Year founded

1905

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