Heavy Equipment (Shear) Operator (traveling)

Company: ShearWorx LLC
Location: Birmingham
Posted on: November 20, 2024

Job Description:

Heavy Equipment Operator - Shear (traveling)



ShearWorx has an immediate opening for an experienced Heavy Equipment Operator who is willing to travel regularly. The Heavy Equipment Operator is responsible for running a 350 or 490 sized excavator with shear attachment. Employee will be preparing (cutting up) scrap metal at off-site locations to a size that is acceptable to the steel mill of the customers choice. The primary material to be prepared will be steel rail cars but will also include aluminum rail cars and miscellaneous "yard-scrap". NOTE: Please do not apply to this position if you do not have shear experience and/or are not willing to travel weeks at a time.



DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:



Must Have:

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• Experience running an excavator with second member Shear attachment (this is a must have) - - - -
• Understands the limits & safe operation of a Shear - - - -
• Working knowledge of the metal preparation process - - - -
• Provide personal transportation to multiple sites - - - -
• Willingness to travel frequently (+75%) (Company reimbursed Fuel, Hotel & Meals via per diem) - - - -
• Must have a cell phone and willing to use for company communication - - - -
• Must be fluent in EnglishNice-to-Have:
  
  
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  • 5+ years' experience working with Rail Cars - - - -
  • Possess leadership skills (2-4 people) - - - -
  • The ability to operate related equipment (Material Handler, Forklift, Excavator w/ Thumb, & etc---) - - - -
  • Mechanically inclined w/ ability to diagnose minor mechanical issues - - - -
  • Ability & Knowledge to change more mechanical repair components - - - -
  • Working understanding of Hydraulic systems on equipment
    
    Compensation details: 750
    
    
    
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