DOT Heavy Equipment Operator

it's what's inside that counts

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There’s more to CMC than our products and the buildings, structures, and roads they go into. At CMC, it’s the people inside our recycling centers, fabrication plants, manufacturing facilities, steel mills and offices that make us who we are as a company. Our success comes from finding, retaining, and supporting the highest quality talent by offering:

• Day 1 Benefits Coverage with low cost Medical, Vision, Dental
• Day 1 Paid-time Off and Vacation
• 4.5% Company Match 401(k) plan
• $500 Annual Company-paid Lifestyle Benefit
• Competitive Compensation and Bonuses
• Company-paid Life and Disability Insurance
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan
• Training and Advancement Opportunities

Why This Job

CMC provides an excellent opportunity to learn the steel, construction reinforcement and ground stabilization industries and to grow in your career. Whether you will spend your day brainstorming in an office cubicle, operating a crane, running manufacturing equipment or troubleshooting technical obstacles, at CMC, you’ll get the training and support from your team that you need to excel in your role and reach your full potential.

What You'll Do

• Participates in the CMC Safety Programs and proactively upholds the CMC Safety Culture
• Operate and maintain mobile baler as well as additional processing equipment such as cranes, loaders to assist with on-site recycling operations
• Loading truck may require: securing chains across the width of a trailer to secure the product, both on the bed of a trailer and in an overhead rack, tarping of loads on trailers, and dropping and hooking a trailer
• Transport Scrap materials safely and efficiently to designated processing facilities and client sites
• Maintain electronic or paper logs of working hours
• Ability to inspect vehicle(s) for any safety or operational defects using DOT, maintenance, and safety checklists and ensuring emergency equipment is in proper working order
• Perform additional duties as needed

What You'll Need

• Must be at least 21 years of age
• Valid Class A Commercial Driver License required
• No DUI or DWI (within the last 5 years)
• No violation for speeding excessively, 15 mph or more above the posted speed limit in previous 3 years
• No on-road preventable accidents during the past (3) years as shown on the Motor Vehicle Road (MVR); accidents are reviewed by CMC Logistics
• Pass required D.O.T. and CMC Logistics drug testing programs and physicals as required by D.O.T.
• Driver must be knowledgeable in D.O.T. Regulations/Requirements
• Must be able to work a flexible schedule Monday through Friday; which may include some overtime
• Frequent physical activity such as walking, climbing stairs/ladders, works with chains, drops and hooks trailers, performs inspections and reaches to work with equipment throughout the entire shift
• Must be able to work outside under all weather conditions to include working in the heat and cold weather
• Must be able to lift up to 65 lbs
• Work well with team members or independently; give and receive feedback in a constructive manner
• Must be willing to learn and tackle new challenges
• Builds strong relationships by actively listening and responding to client needs
• Excels at managing tasks and responsibilities without constant supervision

Your Education

• High School Diploma, GED, or equivalent experience preferred

We are CMC, a Fortune 500® company at the leading edge of our industry. Our construction reinforcement and steel products have supported construction projects and structures around the world. The secret to our success? We’ve built our legacy by assembling a team of innovators and doers to tackle some of the most challenging construction reinforcement problems facing our world for more than 100 years — and we’re just getting started.

If you’re ready to join a team working to make our industry more sustainable, support the bridges, roadways, buildings and infrastructure that connects our communities, and do meaningful work, you’re ready to join CMC. Apply today and start moving your career — and our world — forward. Let's build a better world!

CMC is committed to providing equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, physical or mental disability, national origin, citizenship, military or veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, genetic information, or other status protected by federal, state or local law.

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