Heavy Equipment Operator

Heavy Equipment Operator

Borusan Berg Pipe is one of the leading manufacturers of large-diameter steel line pipe in North America. We are a mid-sized manufacturer with two U.S. locations specializing in pipe production for the oil and gas sector. We are seeking a full-time Heavy Equipment Operator for our Mobile, Alabama location.

Compensation & Benefits

• Entry rate: $24.87 per hour, $27.73 after fully trained
• Anniversary % rate increases at 1 year up to 8 years
• Shift differential % for evening shifts
• Weekly incentive % bonuses for meeting production and safety targets
• Premium pay when work offered on Sunday or holidays
• Company profit share
• Paid vacation, sick, and holidays
• Annual safety boot and safety prescription eyewear allowance
• Excellent health, dental, & vision coverage with a $0 company-paid health and dental option
• Company-paid life and disability benefit
• 401(K) retirement plan including $1 for $1 company match up to 5% of earnings
• Company-paid training & certification, tuition reimbursement, wellness program incentives, employee recognition bonuses, IDEA program bonuses, and more

Primary Duties

• Operates all large transportation equipment including the front-end loader, overhead crane, Taylor Big Red (forklift), Rail King, and Wheeled Material Handler (Sennebogen), to transport raw materials, finished product, and railcars during the steel pipe manufacturing process.
• Transports pipe and steel plates from the production mill and coating mill from other staging areas as necessary.
• Properly stacks/un-stacks pipe for loading, coating or repair.
• Properly stocks steel plates in designated areas.
• Exercises knowledge and safely operates equipment to include weight limits, clearances, and obey all traffic rules within the Port of Panama City.
• Performs routine inspection and preventative maintenance on assigned equipment.
• Ensures all pipe movement is reported and documented.
• Maintain required certifications and licenses.
• Performs area housekeeping tasks.
• Performs other miscellaneous duties and tasks as assigned.

Education & Work Experience

• High school diploma or equivalent (Required)
• Prior experience in operating large transposition equipment (Preferred)
• Heavy industrial manufacturing experience (Preferred)
• Must be willing to work a rotating shift including days, nights and weekends

Borusan Berg Pipe is an Equal Opportunity Employer and supports a drug-free workplace.