Heavy Equipment Operator

Richmond Steel Recycling Limited; Richmond; Presencial; CAD 40.000 - 57.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Health & dental benefits

Overtime available

Ironworkers pension plan

Descripción de la vacante

Richmond Steel Recycling Ltd. in Richmond, BC, is seeking a Heavy Equipment Operator to safely operate machinery on site and at external locations for scrap processing and demolition.

The role requires 3+ years of heavy equipment experience, including offsite demolition in the Lower Mainland, with duties such as loading, inspecting equipment, and maintaining safety procedures. This is a unionized role starting at $35.12/hour.

Formación

• 3+ years’ experience operating heavy equipment such as shears, loaders, excavators, cranes, etc.

Responsabilidades

• Loads and unloads heavy material using material handling/bale breaker/loader/shear.
• Report all equipment damage and operate machinery safely at all times.
• Inspect all mobile equipment before operation and fill out inspection sheets.

Conocimientos

Heavy equipment operation

Safety conscious

Independent worker

Descripción del empleo

Job Summary:

The Heavy Equipment Operator is responsible for safely operating specialized machinery to support scrap processing and demolition activities both onsite and at external locations. This role requires advanced shear experience, the ability to work independently in dynamic environments, and a strong commitment to safety, equipment care, and efficient material handling.

Machines Used:

Liebherr Material Handler LH60, Front End Loader, and Volvo 380 Excavator. We also use the Volvo 380 Bale Breaker and Volvo 380 Shear attachments.

About Us:

Richmond Steel Recycling Ltd. (RSR) is a scrap metal recycling company operating across British Columbia, with its head office located on Mitchell Island in Richmond. Our purpose is to create a world without waste by advancing responsible recycling and sustainable practices that help protect the environment.

Job Responsibilities:

• Loads and unload different types of heavy material using material handling/bale breaker/ loader/shear
• Report all equipment damage and operate machinery safely at all times
• Inspect all the mobile equipment before operation and fill out the inspection sheets.
• Be able to effectively perform tasks independently.
• Moves levers to grade and sort metal with material handler, bale breaker, or loader.
• Adheres to pile management procedures.
• Performs routine maintenance such as lubricating, fueling, and cleaning.
• Completes inspection report prior to using equipment.
• Reports all job hazards as well and stops job immediately if hazards are present.
• Inspects material for hazardous waste and grades different types of scrap metals.
• Offsite demolition of oversized material, when required (within Lower Mainland)
• Other relevant duties may be assigned.

Job Qualifications:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.

• 3+ years’ experience operating heavy equipment, such as shears, loaders, excavators, cranes, etc.
• Well-articulated and assertive.
• Able to understand limitations of equipment being used.
• Able to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to supervisors, maintenance personnel and other employees of the organization.
• Able to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos.
• Able to work both morning and/or afternoon shifts out of Mitchell Island, Richmond.
• Must be physically able to climb up and down safely from the material handlers.
• Able to work overtime shifts or weekend shifts, when required.

All candidates must be able to satisfactorily pass a drug and alcohol test, criminal record check, and fitness test.

Benefits:

• Health & dental benefits
• Overtime available
• Ironworkers pension plan

Compensation:

This is a unionized role, starting at $35.12/hour.