Locomotive Operator

Responsibilities

• Engage and disengage track switches to switch cars for loading and unloading
• Manually knuckle and un-knuckle rail cars
• Communicate with locomotive operators via hand signals and two-way radio
• Perform daily preventative maintenance on locomotive, crane, and mobile equipment
• Inspect scrap loads and identify nonferrous material
• Operate scale systems via computer and maintain weigh ticket files
• Assist in re-railing derailed rail cars and performing maintenance during downtime
• Operate hand torches to cut scrap and participate in daily housekeeping

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Ability to work in a steel mill environment with dust and extreme weather
• Physical ability to climb ladders, squat, bend, crawl, and kneel
• Ability to operate hand controls and foot pedals
• Ability to swing a 10 lb. sledgehammer repetitively
• Normal depth perception and ability to distinguish color

Preferred Qualifications

• 1-3 years of experience as a crane or heavy equipment operator

Benefits

• Health insurance
• Life insurance and disability plans
• 401(k) with company match
• Paid vacation and holidays

About the Company

Harsco Environmental is the premier provider of material processing and environmental services to the global steel and metals industries, offering sustainable solutions that maximize environmental benefit.