Mobile Crane Operator - Mingo Junction
About The Position
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
Requirements
- At least 1+ years' experience operating a hydraulic crane, preferably in the scrap metal industry (i.e. Liebherr 944), NOT OVERHEAD CRANES
- Knowledge of hydraulic crane systems and diesel engine operations
- Knowledge of the scrap metal industry
- 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
Nice To Haves
- Bilingual in English and Spanish is helpful
- Comfortable working in an industrial environment
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
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
