What are the responsibilities and job description for the Mobile Shear Operator position at SPO MO LLC?
Job Summary
- Role: Mobile Shear Operator / Heavy Equipment Operator
- Department: Yard Operations / Production
- Hours: M – F: 7:30 am – 4:30 pm or later as required. 7:30 am – noon, or later as required. Saturday
- Pay Rate: Top pay for the right person
- Core Goal: Maximize scrap processing efficiency and output while maintaining strict health, safety, and environmental compliance.
Key Responsibilities
- Shearing & Processing: Operate excavators (such as John Deere or Komatsu) equipped with hydraulic attachments like LaBounty or Genesis shears to cut oversized scrap steel, plate, pipe, and rebar down to marketable sizing requirements.
- Sorting & Grading: Inspect incoming materials to identify ferrous and non-ferrous metals and screen for environmental or safety hazards (such as closed tanks, cylinders, or sealed containers).
- Yard Logistics: Load and unload trucks and organize material piles to maintain a safe, smooth material flow.
- Maintenance & Inspection: Conduct daily pre-shift and post- shift equipment inspections, complete checklists, and perform routine preventative maintenenance (greasing, fueling, blade flipping/adjusting, and basic hydraulic checks).
- Safety Compliance: Follow all OSHA and company guidelines, wear mandatory personal protective equipment (PPE), and maintain an organized, hazard-free workspace.
Qualifications & Requirements
- Experience: Minimum 3 – 5 years of verifiable hands-on experience operating dedicated shear cranes in a scrap yard, demolition site, or heavy industrial setting.
- Technical Skills: Solid mechanical aptitude, precise hand-eye coordination, and familiarity with hydraulic attachments and basic troubleshooting.
- Knowledge: Ability to visually grade and identify different scrap metal types and specifications.
- Physical Demands: Ability to work outdoors in all extreme weather conditions, climb onto heavy equipment, walk on uneven ground, and lift up to 50 lbs
- Credentials: High School diploma or GED preferred; valid driver's license, reliable transportation, and ability to pass pre-employment drug screening.
Expected hours: 45.0 – 55.0 per week
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Vision insurance
Application Question(s):
- Have you operated a Mobile Shear in a scrap yard for a minimum of 3 years?
Work Location: In person