Mobile Crane Operator - Mingo Junction

Job Description

Full Job Description

SMS Mill Services, LLC is a leader in the steel mill services industry prioritizing recycling and environmental/workers’ safety and handling all operations with integrity. SMS in Mingo Junction, OH is seeking a highly skilled and safety-focused Crane Operator.

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

SMS Mill 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. SMS Mill Services, LLC makes hiring decisions based solely on qualifications, merit, and business needs at the time.

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