Yard Spotter / Heavy Equipment Operator
Steel ServiceYard Spotter / Heavy Equipment OperatorSteel Service Corporation is seeking a reliable, safety-conscious Yard Spotter / Heavy Equipment Operator to join our Operations team in Jackson, Mississippi. This is a critical role in the daily movement of trailers, flatbeds, and materials within our fabrication facility yard — keeping our production floor supplied, our shipping dock moving, and our erectio
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n crews never waiting on material.The ideal candidate is experienced behind the wheel of a yard truck (spotter) and comfortable operating Heavy Ruff Terrian forklifts and other heavy equipment in a busy, active fabrication environment. If you show up on time, work safely, and take pride in keeping the yard running, this role is for you.The Yard Spotter / Heavy Equipment Operator is responsible for the safe and efficient movement of trailers, materials, and equipment throughout the Steel Service yard and facility.
This is an active, physical, outdoor role.Yard Spotting & Trailer MovementOperate a yard truck (spotter truck) to move, spot, and position trailers, flatbeds, and other vehicles within the facility yard, shipping dock, and staging areas.Position trailers at the dock door or loading area as directed by shipping and receiving personnel.Coordinate with drivers on trailer pickup, drop, and positioning to ensure efficient dock and yard flow.Maintain a clear, organized, and safe yard at all times — trailers, materials, and equipment staged in the correct locations.Communicate yard and trailer status to the shipping supervisor and production team as needed.Forklift & Heavy Equipment OperationOperate forklifts, extendable boom forklifts (lulls), and other heavy equipment to load, unload, and move structural steel, raw materials, and finished fabricated components.Load outbound trucks and flatbeds — verify loads match delivery tickets and are staged in the correct erection sequence as directed by the shipping coordinator or project manager.Unload inbound deliveries of ra