Heavy Equipment Operator

American Iron and Metal; Laurentian Valley; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading metal recycling company in Canada is seeking a Heavy Equipment Operator. Responsibilities include safely operating cranes and other heavy equipment, moving metal materials, and maintaining workplace safety. Candidates should have operator certification and experience in heavy industrial settings. Competitive wage and benefits offered.

Benefits

Competitive wage

Vacation and benefits

RRSP matching program

Qualifications

• Minimum of 1 year of experience operating in a heavy industrial setting.
• Familiarity with metal recycling processes and materials.
• Comfortable working outdoors in a heavy industrial environment.

Responsibilities

• Safely operate heavy equipment to move and position metal materials.
• Loading and unloading trucks while ensuring load security.
• Perform general yard maintenance during downtime.

Skills

Heavy equipment operation

Attention to detail

Team collaboration

Education

Operator certification

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 125 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.

Become part of team AIM, a growing team with an entrepreneurial spirit who has over the yearsevolved into a successful and multifaceted company with business divisions that include metalrecycling, decommissioning and demolition, auto-parts sales and recycling, manufacturing ofsolder assemblies, construction waste recycling, and production of customized industrial andmining products.

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. We AIM for excellence.

What we offer!

• A competitive wage, vacation, benefits and a RRSP matching program
• The tools and support needed to be successful in your career and professional development
• A dynamic & rewarding work environmentthat is also a lot of fun!

Job Description

As a Heavy Equipment Operator, this position requires strong operation skills, adherence to safety regulations, and the ability to work in a fast-paced environment. Your primary responsibility will be to operate a crane while supporting the overall operations.

This position is Monday-Friday from 8:00am-5:00pm and alternating Saturdays with one day off during the week.

What you’re responsible for:

• Safely operating variousequipment to lift, move, and position metal materials within the facility and yard
• You may be asked to operator the following heavy equipment: Crane, Shear, Loader, Forklift
• Liftingand transporting metal materials using attachments such as magnets or grapples, and safely place them in designated areas or processing equipment
• Loading and unloading trucks and containers, ensuring proper weight distribution and load security
• Collaboratingand communicatingeffectively with team members, supervisors, and other personnel
• During any down time, you may be required to perform general yard maintenanceand perform cleaning around the yard

Qualifications

To join our team:

• You have an operator certification and/or experience operating heavy equipment
• You have a minimum of 1 yearsexperience operatingin a heavy industrial setting
• You have attention to detail and the ability to accurately position and handle different types of metal materials
• You are comfortable using various crane attachments, such as magnets or grapples
• You have familiarity with metal recycling processes, materials, and specifications
• You arecomfortable working outdoors and in a heavy industrial environment