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Commercial Metal Company
Equipment Operator
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An Operating Engineer or Heavy Equipment Operator drives and operates heavy equipment used in quarries, construction sites, landfills, refuse and recycling centers, or ports. Heavy Equipment may include, but is not limited to, bulldozers, excavators, paving equipment and pile drivers.
$53,887 / year median in Texas
+14% projected growth
Job Description
Equipment Operator Commercial Metal Company - 3.3 Midland, TX Job Details Full-time From $21.30 an hour 1 day ago Benefits AD&D insurance Employee stock purchase plan Disability insurance Health insurance Dental insurance 401(k) Paid time off Parental leave Employee assistance program Vision insurance 401(k) matching Benefits from day one Opportunities for advancement Life insurance Qualifications Outdoor work experience Customer service High school diploma or GED Manufacturing facility experience Crane hoisting operations Industrial equipment Manufacturing Full Job Description 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 Any other tasks as assigned by supervisor Maintains work area and equipment in a clean orderly condition and follows safety regulations Operates production equipment in accordance with established procedures and guidelines Participates in the CMC Safety Programs and proactively upholds the CMC Safety Culture Perform routine cleaning and maintenance to ensure smooth operation of the equipment Perform daily maintenance and safety checks on equipment Operate equipment in a highly active environment safely with high awareness of surroundings What You'll Need Ability to change priorities quickly, work effectively under time constraints and contribute to the team Ability to lift up to 50 lbs Ability to perform repetitive motions including finger movement, and twisting or pressure involving the wrists/hands Ability to sit for long periods of time Ability to stand for duration of shift; frequent physical activity such as walking, climbing stairs or reaching to work with equipment throughout the entire shift Ability to work in all weather conditions Exceptional customer service skills required Experience in either recycling or manufacturing environment preferred Minimum 1 year experience operating heavy equipment required Minimum 1 year experience operating hydraulic cranes required 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. From Fortune Magazine. © 2025 Fortune Media IP Limited. All rights reserved. Used under license.
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From $21.30 per hourBenefits:
401(k) AD&D insurance Dental insurance Employee assistance program Health insurance Life insurance Paid time off Parental leave Vision insurance Application Question(s): Will you now or at any time in the future require sponsorship to work in the US? Are you 18 years of age or older?Work Location:
In personBenefits
- Paid Time Off (PTO)
- 401(k) Plans
- Employee Stock Options (ESOs)
- Health and Wellness Programs