Heavy Equipment Operator (Shear) mobile-traveling

Shear. Worx has an immediate opening for an experienced Heavy Equipment Operator. This position requires 100% travel. While you may be assigned to a single location for an extended period, relocation between job sites is frequent and based on business needs. 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 customer’s choice. The primary material to be prepared will be steel rail cars but will also include aluminum rail cars and miscellaneous “yard-scrap”. NOTE: do not apply to this position if you are not willing to travel weeks at a time.

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES: Must Have: Experience running an excavator with second member Shear attachment (this is a must have) Must be willing and able to travel extensively-Company reimbursed fuel, hotel, and meals via per diem Understands the limits & safe operation of a Shear Working knowledge of the metal preparation process Provide personal transportation to multiple sites Must have a cell phone and willing to use for company communication Nice-to-Have: 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