Heavy Equipment Operator

Looking for steady work without chasing job sites every week? Ready for a career where weather doesn’t control your paycheck?

At Service Center Metals in Prince George, VA, we offer just that.

Step into a powerful role as a Heavy Equipment Operator, where you’ll command wheel loaders and high-impact machinery that keep our aluminum production moving—rain, shine, and everything in between. No more long commutes to random locations. No more lost hours when the forecast turns bad.

At SCM, you’ll find:

• A single, stable worksite
• Year-round, reliable hours
• Strong benefits
• A safety-driven culture
• A team that values skill, dedication, and long-term growth

Must Haves:

• Be dependable and accountable
• Excellent attendance
• A great attitude is a MUST
• The ability to work a 12-hour rotating shift including days, nights, and two weekends a month
• 2-3 years’ experience operating heavy equipment
• Able to reach, stoop, bend, and lift, up to 50 lbs. daily and 75 lbs. occasionally
• Work effectively in hot (120) and cold temperatures for long periods of time
• High School Graduate or GED

Job Duties:

• Comply with safety regulations and maintain clean orderly work areas
• Completes pre-check equipment inspections on equipment and reports any malfunctions
• Operating equipment in a safe manner, also ensuring proper maintenance of machinery
• Actively participates in performing safety observations on fellow Team Members, and using behavior-based safety methodology to continuously improve their own safe work habits
• Inspect scrap for hazardous materials
• Stage scrap in appropriate storage areas to await inspection
• Monitor charging equipment
• Electronically capture weights for maintaining accurate inventory
• Load scrap containers with correct materials
• Maintain a consistent and organized flow of material within the facility and communicate with all levels of the organization.

Benefits of joining the SCM Team:

• Weekly Production and quarterly bonuses
• Vacation and Sick Pay
• 401K with company match
• Health Savings Plan with company match
• Free on-site health clinic
• Gym Membership discount
• Overtime opportunities
• Employee Assistance Program
• Advancement opportunities
• Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance