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Mobile Equipment Operator- Scrap Yard
Gerdau —Petersburg, VA
- $21.16 - $22.88 an hour
- Overtime
- Computer literacy
- Basic math
- Forklift
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
Donation Pickup Driver
Cornerstone Support Services, Inc. —Providence Forge, VA
- $14 - $16 an hour
- Part-time
- Clean driving record
- High school diploma or GED
- Driver's License
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Loader Operator
LKQ Corporation —Chesapeake, VA
- Full-time
- Computer literacy
- Basic math
- Forklift
- Paid parental leave
- Disability insurance
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NF Laborer
Sims Limited —Richmond, VA
- High school diploma or GED
- Warehouse experience
- Construction experience
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Scrap Associate
Berry Iron and Metal Company —Chilhowie, VA
- $15 - $18 an hour
- Full-time
- Microsoft Word
- Microsoft Excel
- Writing skills
- Health savings account
- Paid holidays
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Millwright
Sims Limited —Chesapeake, VA
- Mid-level
- 4 years
- Outdoor work
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Plant Operations Technician / General Labor
Recycle Radford —Radford, VA
- $19 - $23 an hour
- Overtime
- Background check
- Computer literacy
- Basic math
- Health savings account
- Paid holidays
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NF Supervisor
Sims Limited —Richmond, VA
- Mid-level
- High school diploma or GED
- Continuous improvement
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Stores Clerk (No Per Diem)
Brown & Root —Chester, VA
- 18 years or older
- Pass drug screening
- Maintenance
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Shipping Clerk (No Per Diem)
Brown & Root —Chester, VA
- 18 years or older
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- Maintenance
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Packaging Tech
Brown & Root —Narrows, VA
- 18 years or older
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- Maintenance
- AD&D insurance
- Health insurance
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Local CDL A Driver
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- CDL B
- Basic math
- Local
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Mobile Equipment Operator- Scrap Yard

Gerdau -
Petersburg, VA

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Job Details

$21.16 - $22.88 an hour

Benefits

Health insurance
Dental insurance
Flexible spending account
Tuition reimbursement
401(k) 6% Match
Employee assistance program
Vision insurance
401(k) matching
Life insurance

Qualifications

Computer operation
Outdoor work experience
Computer literacy
Basic math
Computer skills
Manufacturing

Full Job Description

Location:

Posted on Jul 31, 2026
Petersburg, Virginia, United States

AREA:

Production & Operations

Mobile Equipment Operator

Do you love to work outdoors and drive large equipment? Are you detail-oriented and knowledgeable about mobile equipment? Do you want to work in a rugged and exciting environment? Join us as we build the future and the Gerdau We Are Creating.

$73000 / year which includes hourly pay of $21.16 hr to start and after probation increase to $22.88 hr, biweekly production bonus, shift premiums, and 354 hours of annual scheduled overtime.

We Have:

A strong global presence with mills that transform millions of metric tons of raw material to produce steel beams, flat-rolled steel, merchant bar, rebar, spikes, and wire used by the automotive industry, appliance, construction, machinery, and equipment industries.
A culture that welcomes diversity, encourages innovation and creates products that serve humanity.
An environment that values teamwork, safety, and sustainability.
A commitment to continuous improvement and the belief that we can create a better future for our employees and our global community by investing in people, processes, and technology.

We Offer:

Comprehensive Medical, Prescription, Dental, Vision Plans – Eligible upon 1st day of hire
Health & Dependent Care (Flexible Spending Account)
100% Matching 401K up to 6%
Life/Accidental Life Insurance
Health Advocate Services
Employee Assistance Program
Tuition Reimbursement Program
Career Path System and Training
An empowering and open culture with the opportunity to grow and create

You Have:

Successful completion of an entrance exam.
Basic computer and math skills.
1-3 years manufacturing or industrial experience.
Flexibility to work a 12 hour rotating schedule with days, nights and two consecutive weekends a month.

Your Purpose:

You will operate all mobile equipment including loaders, man-lifts, forklifts, and cranes to transfer material in the metal scrap yard.

Your Work:

Perform daily preventative maintenance on vehicles and mobile equipment.
Perform minor mechanical repairs to mobile equipment and maintain a clean work area.
Visually inspect scrap for non-conformities.
Load scrap buckets, trucks, and railcars within safe load capacity.
Maintain communication with coworkers through two-way radio and hand signals.
Assist maintenance personnel as needed.

Physical Requirements:

Ability to climb stairs, climb ladders, reach, squat, tolerate prolonged standing/walking, balance, bend, operate mobile equipment, crawl, kneel, and push and pull objects.
Ability to reach, squat, and tolerate prolonged sitting.
Ability to lift up to 50 lbs.
Ability to operate hand controls with both hands and foot pedals with both feet.
Ability to work in extreme weather conditions.
Ability to work in cramped quarters and at heights.
Ability to work a rotating shift schedule including days, nights and weekends.

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 [email protected]

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Mobile Equipment Operator- Scrap Yard

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NF Laborer

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NF Supervisor

Stores Clerk (No Per Diem)

Shipping Clerk (No Per Diem)

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