Equipment Operator - Night Shift

Nucor Corporation
Tampa, FL
Job Details


Division: Trademark Metals Recycling LLC


Location: Tampa, FL, United States


Other Available Locations: N/A

NIGHT SHIFT: M-F 5p-1a

Operate Big Iron. Earn Big. Build a Real Career.

If you've got experience on cranes, loaders, or heavy equipment and you want a job that pays you what you're worth - this is it. At Trademark Metals Recycling, our Heavy Equipment Operators are essential to keeping the yard running at full speed. You'll move serious iron, load trucks and railcars, and keep production rolling every single day. Backed by Nucor - a Fortune 150 company - you'll get weekly pay, production bonuses, and benefits that start in 30 days. Bring your experience. Build your future.

Top Benefits - Why You'll Want to Work Here

  • Average annual earnings: $77,000+
    (Includes base pay, weekly overtime opportunities, and production bonuses)

    • Weekly production bonus - unlimited earning potential
    • Paid training - we'll teach you what you need to succeed
    • Fast benefits - medical, dental, & vision after just 30 days
    • Profit sharing - yearly payout averaging ~17% of annual pay
    • 401(k) match - company matches 17% of your contributions
    • Employee stock purchase plan - company matches 10%
    • Paid vacation - 40 hours after 6 months
    • Parental leave
    • Tuition reimbursement - up to $5,250 per year
    • Company-paid life & disability insurance
    • Clear career paths - promote from within, no cap on growth
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Daily Job Duties - What You'll Do

Safety is the most important part of all jobs within Nucor; therefore, candidates must be able to demonstrate the ability to initiate, lead, and uphold safety policies, practices, procedures, and housekeeping standards at all times.

  • Follow all company and OSHA safety procedures - attend safety meetings and look out for yourself and your teammates
  • Operate heavy equipment including cranes, loaders, and similar machines - safely and efficiently
  • Load scrap material onto shredder feed conveyors, push shred piles, move material throughout the yard, and load trucks and railcars
  • Perform daily equipment inspections and report any defects or needed repairs to your supervisor
  • Keep the yard clear of debris and maintain a clean, safe work environment
  • Jump on small equipment - forklifts or skid steers - when the job calls for it
  • Handle general labor duties including sweeping, shoveling, and clean-up anywhere in the yard
  • Communicate over radio with teammates for traffic coordination, production updates, and safety
  • Cross-train in other positions and support teammates wherever you're needed
You'll be running the heaviest equipment on the yard - your skill and hustle directly drive production. The harder you work, the more you earn. 4 years of heavy equipment experience required.

Job Requirements - What We're Looking For

  • Minimum 4 years of heavy equipment operation experience - preferably in scrap metal, construction, or manufacturing
  • Hands-on experience with cranes, loaders, or similar heavy machinery
  • Strong knowledge of heavy equipment operating principles, hazards, and safety precautions
  • Mechanically inclined - able to spot issues and keep equipment running right
  • Dependable - shows up on time and ready to work every shift
  • Able to work independently and adapt to changing priorities without constant supervision
  • Able to stand or walk for most of the shift (up to 12 hours)
  • Able to lift up to 50 lbs
  • Comfortable working outdoors in heat and all weather conditions
  • Flexible to work overtime, evenings, weekends, and holidays when needed
  • Bilingual preferred
  • Candidates within 50 miles of location preferred
  • Must pass a hair drug test and background check
About Us - Why Trademark Metals Recycling & Nucor?

Nucor is a Fortune 150 company and North America's leader in steel manufacturing and recycling. We believe in:

  • Safety first-always
  • Pay for performance
  • Promoting from within
  • Long-term stability
  • Taking care of our people and communities
If you want steady work, strong weekly pay, real benefits from day one, and a career you can build-not just a paycheck-apply today. We want you on our team.

Our Commitment to a Drug-Free Workplace

Employment is contingent upon successfully passing a pre-employment drug screening, which includes both urine and hair follicle testing.

Nucor is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer - M/F/Disabled/Vets - and a drug - free workplace

Nearest Major Market: TampaNucor Corporation is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.
Posted 2026-06-24

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