Crane Operator

American Iron & Metal (AIM); Ottawa; On-site; CAD 34,440,000 - 55,104,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Competitive vacation, benefits, and RR

RRSP matching program

Tuition scholarship program

Job summary

American Iron and Metals Company (AIM) is seeking a Crane Operator to join the Venier team. You will operate the crane and other heavy equipment, participate in yard activities, and perform manual sorting of metals in a dynamic outdoor environment.

The role requires experience with heavy equipment, comfort working outdoors, and a proactive, safety-conscious mindset. Team collaboration and adaptability to changing priorities are essential for success in this physically demanding position at AIM.

Qualifications

• Experience operating heavy equipment (crane, loader, or equivalent).
• Comfortable in a physical outdoor environment.
• Team-oriented with ability to adapt to changing priorities.
• Strong health and safety awareness.
• Proactive, field-oriented attitude.
• Class 5 driver\'s license (essential).
• Scrap/recycling experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Operate the crane and participate in yard activities.
• Sort and identify metals and assess non-sellable materials.
• Receive, unload, and route metals.
• Verify quality of materials received and handled.
• Transport and organize material bins on site.
• Use crane, loader, and forklift as needed.
• Load ferrous products for customers.
• Perform daily operational tasks (sorting, handling).

Skills

Heavy equipment operation

Team player

Outdoor field work

Safety conscious

Proactive attitude

Tools

Crane

Loader

Forklift

Job description

Be part of AIM’s growing success.

American Iron and Metals Company (AIM) is a recognized global leader in the metals recycling industry, with more than 125 locations and 3,500 employees worldwide. We have continued to thrive over the past eight decades (we just celebrated our 86th anniversary!) thanks to the dedication of our employees and the ongoing trust and support of our customers.

Company Description

Be part of AIM’s growing success.

American Iron and Metals Company (AIM) is a recognized global leader in the metals recycling industry, with more than 125 locations and 3,500 employees worldwide. We have continued to thrive over the past eight decades (we just celebrated our 86th anniversary!) thanks to the dedication of our employees and the ongoing trust and support of our customers. Become part of the AIM team, a growing team that over the years has managed to transform itself into a multi‑faceted company whose business divisions include metal recycling (AIM Recycling), waste recycling construction (AIM Eco‑Centre), welding assembly manufacturing (AIM Solder), demolition and dismantling (AIM Delsan) and car recycling (Kenny U‑Pull). We pride ourselves on doing good things for the environment to help create a greener, more sustainable future for everyone. It’s simple, we do it well. We strive for excellence.

What we offer:

• Competitive salary
• Competitive vacation, benefits, and RRSP matching program
• Annual AIM tuition scholarship program of up to $8,500 per eligible dependent
• Work clothing provided after 3 months
• Social events (BBQs, maple taffy on snow, prize draws, etc.)
• The tools and support you need to succeed in your career and professional development

Job Description

We are looking for a Crane Operator who enjoys hands‑on fieldwork and does not want to be limited to a single machine. In this role, you will be at the heart of our Venier team's yard operations and will actively participate in the full flow of materials. You will operate the crane, as well as other heavy equipment as the day's needs require (loader, forklift, etc.). This position is highly versatile, active, and physically demanding. The work also includes manual metal sorting and physical outdoor work, in addition to equipment operation. A large portion of the tasks takes place in the field, on the move, in collaboration with the team.

What you will be responsible for:

• Operating the crane and participating in general yard activities;
• Sorting and identifying metals (testing, magnets, etc.) and assessing non‑sellable materials;
• Receiving, unloading, and routing metals to the appropriate areas;
• Verifying the quality of materials received and handled;
• Transporting and organizing non‑ferrous material bins on site;
• Using various equipment (crane, loader, forklift as needed);
• Loading ferrous products destined for customers;
• Performing manual tasks related to daily operations (sorting, handling, and organizing materials).

Qualifications

To join our team:

• You have experience operating heavy equipment (crane, loader, or equivalent);
• You are comfortable in a physical and outdoor environment;
• You have a strong ability to work as part of a team and adapt to changing priorities;
• You have a well‑developed sense of occupational health and safety;
• You have a proactive, field‑oriented attitude;
• You hold a Class 5 driver's licence (essential asset);
• You have experience in a scrap yard or in recycling (strong asset).