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Heavy Equipment Operator
Orion Steel
Red Deer, CAN
Full-time
Mid
Onsite
Discovered 1 weeks ago
Communication
Role Overview
The Equipment Operator is responsible for safety and efficiently operating and maintaining heavy equipment to load, unload, and handle ferrous materials.
In collaboration with the scale operator and office staff, the Equipment Operator helps coordinate the smooth unloading of customer materials and maintain an efficient flow of traffic in and out of the yar to minimize congestion and optimize yard operations.
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Key Skills for This Role
Communication
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JOB RESPONSIBILITIES
- Operate heavy motorized equipment used in loading/unloading of ferrous material, including, but not limited to, loaders, cranes, grapple cranes, shears, and other equipment used to support the variety of activities essential to the yard operations
- Perform preventative maintenance as required, including checking all fluids to ensure motorized equipment is properly maintained
- Load trucks accurately (proper weights), safely, and efficiently, and communicate via radio to scale personnel for confirmation of material loaded and any issues that may come up
- Unload transport with ferrous materials, safely and efficiently, and clean (sweep) trailers of excess material
- Stockpile/sort metals and place them in the designated areas
- Use hand-held mobile radio devices to coordinate tasks and resources with yard and scale personnel effectively
- Maintain accurate logs and records daily, weekly, and monthly, and/or as required by supervision
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
- Completion of High School and/or equivalent
- Must have a minimum of one (1) year of experience operating heavy motorized equipment, within the last three (3) years.
- Must have a valid Driver's License.
- KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND COMPETENCIES
- Knowledge of yard operations
- Knowledge and understanding of ferrous metals and classifications
- Customer focus: takes responsibility for developing excellent customer service, making sure that all purchases are handled professionally and expeditiously
- Communication Skills: communicates clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing, and/or via mobile radio devices
- JOB DESCRIPTION: Equipment Operator - Prairie
- Team Player: establishes trust with team members, stating clear expectations, recognizes group morale, and acts to protect and/or build as required
- Self-motivated: initiates and takes action before being required to do so. Strong work ethic: uses time efficiently, works safely, and ensures everyone around him is working safely
- Ability to push, pull, and lift materials up to 50 lbs.
- Must have reliable transportation as the work site is not accessible by city transit
- Our total compensation package includes amazing benefits!
- Competitive wages and bonus opportunities
- Family medical, dental, and prescription coverage at minimal employee cost
- Short and long term disability programs
- Competitive retirement plans
- Flexible Spending and Health Savings Accounts
- Employer-provided and Voluntary Life Insurance options
- Paid vacation and recognized statutory holidays
- Apprenticeship and career advancement within the company
- Tuition reimbursement
- Wellness program
- While we thank all those who apply, only those being actively considered for employment will be contacted.
- Equal Opportunity Employer
- Orion Steel Group, L.L.C is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, or protected Veteran status.
- Orion Steel Group, L.L.C is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with physical and mental disabilities.
- If you need special assistance or an accommodation while seeking employment, please e-mail [email protected] or call: (312) 533-3577. We will make a determination on your request for reasonable accommodation on a case-by-case basis.
- Join a team that manufactures excellence, drives success and builds careers!
Preferred Qualifications
- Competitive wages and bonus opportunities
About Orion Steel
Metal Manufacturing & Fabrication3400 employeesFounded 2025
North American industrial steelmaker producing engineered steel products for rail, energy, infrastructure, and industrial markets.
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