Heavy Equipment Operator-LuggerTruck

This position is responsible for day-to-day Lugger Truck Operation.  May also be required to operate other clutch driven equipment as well as perform additional support services such as material handling and yard maintenance duties. All work is performed in a steel mill environment and will be worked as 12 hour rotating shifts. Duties include but are not limited to:

• Safely operate a lugger truck to transport scrap metal slag bins and other materials throughout the steel mill
• Pick up secure transport and dump bins using lugger arms and related hydraulic systems
• Perform routine inspections of the truck including brakes hydraulics tires and safety equipment
• Operate a standard transmission vehicle confidently and safely
• Report equipment issues hazards or irregularities promptly
• Knowledge of air brake systems for proper handling and maintenance
• Assist with staging organizing and positioning scrap bins and containers around the facility
• Service a high-demand production customer with reliability and efficiency
• Good communication skills for coordinating with supervisor and customers
• Understand and follow the customers schedule to ensure timely operations
• Strong attention to safety protocols and compliance with regulations
• Ability to work independently and adapt to changing priorities

*This position is for an open vacancy with a training rate of $31.23 per hour and then $33.23 per hour.

Qualifications :

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• 1 - 3 years experience operating clutch driven trucks
• 1-3 years experience operating heavy equipment such as front-end loaders
• Valid Drivers license
• Ability to do manual labor in an outdoor environment that may include elevated areas and extreme weather conditions.
• Good communications skills and the ability to read operating instructions.
• Proactive in SAFETY and works well in a team environment. 
• Willing to submit to background check and drug screen

Additional Information :

We offer competitive benefits including health insurance life insurance and disability plans as well as a 401k with company matching.

Harsco is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

If you have a difficulty applying for any job posted on the Harsco Environmental website because a disability prevents you from using the online system Harsco Environmental offers the following alternate application procedure: Contact Sharon Geibel Recruiter at and Harsco Environmental will arrange for an alternate method of applying and will consider your application together with all other applications received for the job.  Please email only for disability application. No other inquiries will receive a response.

Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Full-time