Crane Operator

American Iron & Metal (AIM); Audet; On-site; CAD 52,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

RRSP with employer contribution

EAP & 24/7 telemedicine

Safety boots provided

Job summary

American Iron & Metal (AIM) is seeking a Crane Operator for our Lac‑Mégantic yard. You will operate the crane and related heavy equipment, sort metals, and contribute to efficient material handling in an outdoor setting.

This physically demanding role involves sorting, loading, and coordinating with the team to ensure safe operations, with opportunities for training and development within a growing metal recycling group.

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.
• Proactive, hands-on attitude.

Responsibilities

• Operate the crane and participate in general yard activities.
• Sort and identify metals and assess non-saleable materials.
• Receive, unload and move metals to 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

Heavy equipment operation

Outdoor work

Team player

Health & safety

Proactive

Tools

Crane

Loader

Forklift

Job description

Company Description

American Iron & Metal (AIM) is a family-owned company and recognized global leader in the metal recycling industry with more than 135 sites and 4000 employees worldwide. We have continued to prosper for the last eight decades thanks to the dedication of our employees and the ongoing trust and support of our customers.

Join the AIM team, 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, more sustainable future for all.

It’s simple; we do it and AIM for excellence.

What we offer!

• Temporary, full-time position;
• Stable day shift schedule: Monday to Friday 8:00am to 5:00pm;
• Competitive salary, group insurance, and RRSP with employer contribution;
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) and 24/7 telemedicine;
• New steel-toe safety boots provided 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;
• Proactive, hands‑on attitude;
• 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 subsidiaries are 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.