Heavy Equipment Operator
$77kFull-time
Nucor Corporation
Job Details
Division: Trademark Metals Recycling LLC
Location: Opa Locka, FL, United States
Other Available Locations: N/A
Compensation: Average annual earnings: $77,000+ (Includes base pay, weekly overtime opportunities, and production bonuses) About Nucor: Welcome to Nucor, where our unique culture sets us apart. 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. Need To Know:
Division: Trademark Metals Recycling LLC
Location: Opa Locka, FL, United States
Other Available Locations: N/A
Compensation: Average annual earnings: $77,000+ (Includes base pay, weekly overtime opportunities, and production bonuses) About Nucor: Welcome to Nucor, where our unique culture sets us apart. 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. Need To Know:
- Hands on heavy equipment role in an outdoor industrial environment
- Safety sensitive position
- Paid training provided
- Pay-for-performance culture with strong bonus potential
- Follow all company and OSHA safety procedures and actively participate in safety meetings
- Operate heavy equipment such as cranes, loaders, and similar machinery safely and efficiently
- Load scrap material onto shredder feed conveyors and move material throughout the yard
- Load trucks and railcars according to production and shipping requirements
- Perform daily equipment inspections and report maintenance or safety concerns
- Maintain a clean, safe work environment by removing debris and assisting with yard housekeeping
- Operate forklifts, skid steers, or other small equipment as needed
- Communicate with teammates via radio for traffic coordination, production updates, and safety awareness
- Assist with general labor tasks including sweeping, shoveling, and cleanup
- Crosstrain in other positions and support teammates as needed
- Minimum 3 years of heavy equipment operation experience - preferably in scrap metal, construction, or manufacturing
- Hands-on experience with cranes, loaders, or similar heavy machinery
- Strong knowledge of heavy equipment operating principles, hazards, and safety precautions
- Mechanically inclined - able to spot issues and keep equipment running right
- Dependable - shows up on time and ready to work every shift
- Able to work independently and adapt to changing priorities without constant supervision
- Able to stand or walk for most of the shift (up to 12 hours)
- Able to lift up to 50 lbs
- Comfortable working outdoors in heat and all weather conditions
- Flexible to work overtime, evenings, weekends, and holidays when needed
- Must pass a hair drug test and background check
- Bilingual preferred (English/Spanish)
- Prior scrap metal or recycling experience
- Candidates within 50 miles of location preferred
- Paid weekly with production bonus and profit sharing
- Clearly defined career pathways with advancement opportunities
- Paid training
- Paid vacation - 3 weeks after 1 year
- Paid holidays - 10 per year plus 1 personal day
- Parental leave
- Tuition reimbursement up to $5,250 per year
- Scholarship program for children of teammates
- Low-cost medical, dental, and vision after 30 days
- Company paid life and disability insurance
- Company matching 401(k)
- Employee stock purchase plan
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