Heavy Equipment Truck Driver - Mingo Junction, OH

HEAVY EQUIPMENT OPERATORSUMMARY
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 is seeking a highly skilled and safety-focused heavy equipment operator for its Mingo Junction, OH location. We are located on JSW steel mill property. 

JOB DESCRIPTION

• Truck Driver will learn the role and complete work at the direction of a more senior Equipment Operator or Supervisor.
• Operate trucks in a safe and effective manner while moving scrap material around the scrap yard for processing.
• Truck Driver will ensure that all his/her efforts are compliant with the company’s Health, Safety, and Environmental standards.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Keep the yard clean.
• Take actions to avoid potential hazards or obstructions, such as other equipment, workers, or moving objects
• Perform daily inspections, safety checks, preventive maintenance, and repairs of equipment; check required fluids and grease equipment. Report any equipment deficiencies or malfunctions to the appropriate supervisor.
• Cross-train in other positions and assist other employees as needed.
• Potential to perform general labor duties which may/may not include sweeping, raking, shoveling/snow removal, general clean-up of work area and equipment, and physically handling materials and supplies.
• Other job-related duties as assigned
   

REQUIRED SKILLS AND ABILITIES

• 3 -5 years operating heavy equipment in an industrial setting.
• Basic literacy in English
• Strong communication and time management skills
• Work with a positive attitude
• Ability to work with minimal supervision
• Reliability to report to work on time·
• Understand and follow supervisors’ directives (written and oral instructions)
• Flexibility to changing work conditions, assignments, and schedules
• Ability to work in all-weather elements including rain, snow, cold, and heat
• Comfortable working in an industrial environment

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

• MUST be able to pass drug screen, background check and physical 
• $19/hr starting. Opportunity to increase to $21/hr once fully qualified. 
• Rotating 12-hour shifts; days and nights included. 
• Extra hours may be required, sometimes on weekends and weekdays based on volume needs
• Position is non-exempt and eligible for overtime

NOTE: The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this job and are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required. This job description does not constitute a contract of employment and the company may exercise its employment-at-will rights at any time.

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance