Mobile Equipment Operator

April 9, 2026
Application ends: October 1, 2026
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Job Description

Job Detail
  • Follow all established Gerdau Safety, Environmental, and Routine procedures specific to the yard
  • Inspects mobile shear, magnet crane, and stationary shear daily and documents on checklists to ensure equipment is maintained and in proper working order
  • Performs daily preventive maintenance on equipment to ensure proper working order such as lubrication, greasing, fueling, and keeping cab clean
  • Inspects for proper scrap grade and safety and environmental concerns such as tanks, cylinders, etc
  • while shearing
  • Shear unprepared material into prepared state identifying size, thickness, and physical dimensions
  • Use magnet crane to load/unload scrap from customer vehicles into appropriate piles or railcars in order to process for shipping
  • Use mobile equipment to lift and move scrap from one area of the yard to another


  • Additional Responsibilities

    Assist with yard housekeeping efforts and perform other duties and work assignments as required and directed
  • Assist co-workers in daily operational duties that are essential to the yard in terms of safety, efficiency, and profitability
  • Problem solving input and contributions as required


  • Qualifications And Experience

    High School Education/GED preferred
  • Desire to enhance skills and knowledge to develop as a Gerdau employee
  • Promote and practice the core values of Gerdau

    Salary & Benefits

    Medical and Prescription
  • Dental
  • Vision
  • 401K
  • Basic Life/Accidental Life Insurance
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Tuition Reimbursement Program

    Gerdau believes in equal employment opportunity related to all employees and applicants for employment
  • It is the policy of Gerdau that there will be no discrimination against any employee or applicant for employment on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, citizenship, marital status, sex, age, sexual orientation, genetic information, gender identity, veteran status, disability, or other legally protected status
  • All external applicants must be legally eligible to immediately work in the country of hire without current or future sponsorship


  • If you are vision-impaired or have some other disability under the Americans with Disabilities Act / Accessible Canada Act or a similar law, and you wish to discuss potential accommodations related to applying for employment at Gerdau, please contact our Talent Acquisition Team at (866)-788-2798 or recruiting@gerdau
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