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[Apply on Nucor’s careers site →](https://jobs.nucor.com/job/Jackson-Equipment-Operator-TN-38305/1425845400/) [OpenNash Jobs](https://jobs.opennash.com/) / [Nucor](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/nucor/) / Equipment Operator ## Job description ### Job Details Division River Metals Recycling LLC Location: Jackson, TN, United States Compensation: $22/hour Welcome to Nucor, where our unique culture sets us apart. Joining Nucor means becoming part of North America's largest steel and steel products manufacturer, offering unmatched career opportunities and stability. We are known for our innovative sustainability practices and are the continent's largest recycler. Our vibrant culture, built on personal connections and teamwork, empowers every team member with the freedom to innovate and contribute to our collective success. Experience a workplace where safety, efficiency, and meaningful personal connections define every day, enriching both our teammates and the communities we serve. Nucor supports its teammates with top-tier benefits like Medical, Dental, Vision, and Disability Insurance, 401K and Roth accounts, Profit sharing, Pay-for-performance bonuses, Paid parental leave, Tuition reimbursement, Stock program, Scholarships and more. ### Basic Job Functions Safety is the most important part of all jobs within Nucor; therefore, candidates must be able to demonstrate the ability to initiate, lead, and uphold safety policies, practices, procedures, and housekeeping standards at all times. Properly follow company and OSHA safety procedures. Operate mobile heavy equipment of various sizes and types (mobile shear and grapple and magnet material handlers). Communicates over radio with team members for traffic coordination, production, and safety procedures. Perform daily inspections on equipment and report any defects or needed repairs to supervisor. Clean equipment as needed. Greet customers coming into the yard and direct them to the proper location to unload materials from their vehicles. Inspect material brought in by our customers for existence of non-acceptable items and ensure that those prohibited materials are not left on Company property. Examples are propane tanks, batteries, etc. Interact with customers and team members to facilitate a safe and productive yard environment. ### Minimum Qualifications Knowledge of heavy-equipment operating principles. Ability to operate equipment under varying working conditions. Ability to effectively communicate in English. Ability to understand and carry out written and oral instructions. Ability to meet attendance schedule with dependability and consistency. Working knowledge of hazards and safety precautions common to heavy equipment operations. Ability to communicate effectively with others and coordinate work activities as a team. ### Preferred Qualifications 2+ years experience using a front-end loader, wheel loader, trackhoe, excavator, or scrap handler in an industrial/outdoor work environment is preferred. Nucor is an Equal Opportunity Employer and a drug-free workplace ## At a glance - Posted by the employer: Not stated - First seen by OpenNash: Oct 11, 2026 - Last checked: Nov 1, 2026 - Listed for: 21 days - Location: Jackson, TN, US - Pay: $22/hour[Apply on Nucor’s careers site →](https://jobs.nucor.com/job/Jackson-Equipment-Operator-TN-38305/1425845400/) ## Hiring at Nucor - Open jobs: 310 - New in the last 7 days: After two weekly collections - Tracked since: Jul 10, 2026 [All Nucor jobs](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/nucor/) · [Weekly hiring report](/reports/hiring/) ## More jobs at Nucor ### [2nd Shift CNC Lathe Operator](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/nucor/jobs/2019b77a9814f6168534/) Camp Hill, PA, US ### [Blast & Coat Operator - Nucor Towers & Structures](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/nucor/jobs/f9f51cb9fe2eec811557/) Brigham City, UT, US ### [CNC Operator - 1st shift](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/nucor/jobs/c25e0b413f2d673cdad8/) Hartford, WI, US ### [CNC Operator - 2nd or Weekend shift](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/nucor/jobs/f8b4a41cec2c78b86942/) Hartford, WI, US ### [CNC Operator - 2nd shift](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/nucor/jobs/04acf63f9d1bb2494941/) Hartford, WI, US ## Similar jobs at other companies ### [Light Equipment Operator/Scale Operator](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/republic-services/jobs/c3a81a9d51ea5c1763c8/) Republic Services · Abilene, Texas ### [Equipment Operator](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/sterling-construction/jobs/6469c927d483c2ec1318/) Sterling Construction · Beaver, UT ### [Equipment Operator](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/comfort-systems-usa/jobs/349a90ab657bcf7b6ac0/) Comfort Systems USA · Charlotte, NC ### [Equipment Operator](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/comfort-systems-usa/jobs/58d09cbed45480cc2b96/) Comfort Systems USA · Lavonia, GA OpenNash lists jobs from employers’ own careers sites and does not handle applications. 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