Utility Operator

About the role

$24.59 per hour Position Summary The Utility Operator is responsible for performing a variety of labor, equipment support, and clean up duties in and around steel mill operations. This position supports the safe and efficient execution of environmental and mill service activities, including material handling, cleanup, equipment operation, and general site maintenance.

Utility Operators work in a heavy industrial environment and are expected to follow all safety, environmental, and operational procedures. Essential Duties and Responsibilities Perform general labor and housekeeping activities throughout the steel mill and worksite. Remove, collect, and transport slag, scrap, debris, and other byproducts generated from steelmaking operations.

Assist equipment operators and other team members with daily production activities. Operate mobile equipment such as skid steers, forklifts, water trucks, sweepers, and other assigned equipment when qualified. Conduct routine inspections of equipment and report defects, safety concerns, or maintenance needs. Perform shoveling, sweeping, pressure washing, and other cleaning tasks in production and operational areas.

Assist with loading, unloading, and transporting materials as required. Follow all lockout/tagout, confined space, hot work, and other safety procedures. Maintain compliance with company environmental policies and customer site requirements. Work effectively as part of a team to support mill operations and meet production goals. Participate in safety meetings, training programs, and continuous improvement initiatives.

Perform other duties as assigned by supervisors or management. This role requires that the employee be alert and drug free at all times for the safety of the employee and his co-workers. This is a steel mill environment with large mobile equipment operating in the vicinity of employee. This person operates equipment in all areas of a busy steel mill.

Must be able to climb in and out of the equipment, which involves several steps and ladders, may be required to shift gears manually, and work a 12 hour per day work shift both daytime and nighttime. Is subjected to all types of weather when he is outside of the vehicle and also is subject to uneven surfaces with loose materials when walking.

When the equipment is not required, employee may be re-assigned to other large off road mobile equipment or may be required to perform manual laboring duties such as clean up, shoveling, etc.

Required Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED preferred.
• Ability to work safely in a heavy industrial environment.
• Ability to frequently lift up to 50 pounds and perform physically demanding work.
• Willingness to work rotating shifts, weekends, holidays, and overtime as needed.
• Ability to work in varying weather conditions and around heat, dust, noise, and moving equipment.
• Strong attendance and reliability record.
• Ability to understand and follow written and verbal instructions.

Preferred Qualifications

• Previous experience in steel mills, manufacturing, construction, mining, industrial services, or heavy equipment operations.
• Experience operating mobile equipment.
• Basic mechanical aptitude and troubleshooting skills.
• Valid driver's license.
• Physical Requirements Frequent standing, walking, bending, stooping, climbing, and reaching.

Ability to wear required personal protective equipment (PPE), including hard hat, safety glasses, steel-toe boots, hearing protection, and respiratory protection when required. Ability to work around extreme temperatures, dust, vibration, and noise. Work Environment The Utility Operator works primarily in an outdoor and industrial steel mill environment.

Employees are regularly exposed to moving machinery, heavy equipment traffic, elevated work areas, and high-temperature processes. A strong commitment to safety and teamwork is essential for success in this role.

Additional Information

We offer competitive benefits, including health insurance, life insurance and disability plans, as well as a 401k with company matching. All information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines. Disclaimer: This job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not intended to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees assigned to this position.