Heavy Equipment Operator (Columbus)

Do you enjoy working as a Heavy Equipment Operator? We have an opening in our Columbus, MS yard. We offer great pay, hours, & benefits. Apply with us today!!

Important Job Information

• Position: Heavy Equipment Operator
• Location: Columbus, MS
• Pay: $18.00 per hour + full benefits offered
• Benefits: Medical, dental, 401(k), paid time off, and more
• Hours: Monday - Friday from 7:00 AM - 5:00 PM
• Overtime: As needed
• Helpful skills: Experience on Excavators , Sennebogens, Skid Steers, Trackhoe
• Working conditions: Metals Recycling Facility / Outside 100% of the time

Essential Functions of the Heavy Equipment Operator

• Supports company environmental, health, safety, security practices and policies
• Sorting and grading of incoming metal deliveries from suppliers and customers
• Facilitating production efficiency and productivity while never accepting lower quality
• Works together with other team members, and transportation companies

Required Skills

• Experience with forklifts, trucks and heavy machinery
• Ability to work safely in a fast-paced environment
• The ability to multi-task
• Ability to lift up to 50lbs

PLEASE NOTE: The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required.

All U.S. applicants must be 18 years of age or older and all Canada applicants must be 16 years of age or older.

Schnitzer Steel Industries, Inc. participates in e-verify for all U.S. new hires.

An offer of U.S. employment by Schnitzer Steel Industries, Inc. or any of its subsidiaries is contingent on the satisfactory completion of a post-offer drug screen and background check.

All new hires must review and sign an Arbitration Agreement. This applies to all U.S. non-union employees.

As an Equal Opportunity Employer, Schnitzer Steel Industries, Inc. does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, marital status, disability status, national origin or ancestry, veteran status, age, prior industrial injury, sexual orientation, genetic information, or any other protected status under local, state or federal law.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $18.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Referral program
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 10 hour shift
• 8 hour shift

Application Question(s):

• List all the Heavy Equipment that you are comfortable operating.
• Why are you seeking a new position?
• What is an acceptable hourly rate that you'd be willing to accept for this position?
• What is your phone number and can this number receive text messages?
• What is your email address?
• If you are selected to move forward, there will be a physical, drug test and background check.

Experience:

• Excavator: 2 years (Preferred)
• Backhoe operation: 2 years (Preferred)
• Heavy equipment operation: 2 years (Preferred)

Work Location: In person