Crane Operator

American-Iron-; Audet; On-site; CAD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Stable day shift

Competitive salary

Group insurance

RRSP with employer contribution

EAP & 24/7 telemedicine

Safety boots provided

Equipment training

Professional development

Tuition assistance

Job summary

American Iron and Metal (AIM) is seeking a Crane Operator to join our Lac-Mégantic team. This role involves operating the crane and other heavy equipment to support yard operations, handling and sorting metals, and coordinating with the team in outdoor conditions.

The position is highly versatile, physically demanding, and outdoors-focused, with training provided on equipment and recycling processes. A strong emphasis is placed on safety and teamwork in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• Experience operating heavy equipment (crane, loader or equivalent).
• Comfortable working in a physical and outdoor environment.
• Strong ability to work as part of a team and adapt to changing priorities.
• Strong commitment to health and safety.
• Valid Class 5 driver's licence (asset).
• Experience in a scrap yard or recycling environment (strong asset).

Responsibilities

• Operate the crane and participate in general yard activities.
• Sort and identify metals (using tests, magnets, etc.) and assess non-saleable materials.
• Receive, unload and move metals to the appropriate areas.
• Check the quality of materials received and handled.
• Transport and organize non-ferrous material bins on site.
• Operate various equipment (crane, loader and forklift) as needed.
• Load ferrous products for customers.
• Perform manual tasks related to daily operations, including sorting, handling and organizing materials.

Skills

Crane operation

Heavy equipment experience

Outdoor work

Team player

Health and safety

Job description

American Iron & Metal (AIM)is a family-owned company and recognized global leader in the metal recycling industry with more than135 sites and 4000 employees worldwide. We have continued to prosper for the last eight decades thanks to the dedication of our employees andthe ongoing trust and support of our customers.
Join theAIMteam, a growing organization specializing in metal recycling, demolition, industrial repurposing, and large-scale material management. Here, hands-on field work is at the core of our operations.
We take pride in doing good things for the environment to help create a greener, moresustainable future for all.

It’s simple; we do it right. WeAIMfor excellence.

What we offer!

• Temporary, full-time position;
• Stable day shift schedule: Monday to Friday 8:00amto 5:00pm;
• Competitive salary,group insurance, andRRSPwith employer contribution;
• Employee Assistance Program(EAP) and24/7 telemedicine;
• New steel-toe safety bootsprovided upon hire;
• Training provided on equipment and recycling operations;
• Tools, support, and opportunities for professional development;
• AIM tuition assistance program(eligible after 5 years of continuous service);
• Dynamic, stimulating, and pleasant work environment.

Job Description

We are looking for a Crane Operator who enjoys hands-on work and wants a versatile role rather than being limited to operating one machine.

In this role, you will be at the heart of the yard operations at our Lac-Mégantic team and will actively contribute to material handling. You will operate the crane, as well as various heavy equipment depending on operational needs (loader, forklift, etc.).

This is a highly versatile, active and physically demanding position. The role also includes manual metal sorting and physical outdoor work, in addition to equipment operation. A large part of the work is performed outdoors, on the yard and in collaboration with the team.

Responsibilities :

• Operate the crane and participate in general yard activities;
• Sort and identify metals (using tests, magnets, etc.) and assess non-saleable materials;
• Receive, unload and move metals to the appropriate areas;
• Check the quality of materials received and handled;
• Transport and organize non-ferrous material bins on site;
• Operate various equipment (crane, loader and forklift) as needed;
• Load ferrous products for customers;
• Perform manual tasks related to daily operations, including sorting, handling and organizing materials.

Qualifications

To join our team :

• Experience operating heavy equipment (crane, loader or equivalent);
• Comfortable working in a physical and outdoor environment;
• Strong ability to work as part of a team and adapt to changing priorities;
• Strong commitment to health and safety;
• Valid Class 5 driver's licence (asset);
• Experience in a scrap yard or recycling environment (strong asset).

Additional Information

American Iron and Metal (AIM)and its subsidiariesare equal opportunity employers. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, religion, skin color, sex, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, marital status, citizenship, disability, veteran status, or any other class protected under applicable employment laws.