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 Panama City, Florida location.

Compensation & Benefits

• Entry Rate: $25.79 per hour, $28.14 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, double joint racks, and coating mill from other staging areas as necessary.
• Properly stacks/un-stacks pipe for loading, double jointing, 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.