Heavy Equipment Operator

American Iron and Metal; Saint-Augustin-de-Desmaures; On-site; CAD 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a dynamic and rewarding team at a leading metal recycling company. As a Heavy Equipment Operator, you will play a crucial role in ensuring the efficient operation of heavy machinery while maintaining safety and quality standards. Your responsibilities will include sorting materials, loading and unloading, and inspecting equipment to ensure optimal performance. This role offers a competitive wage, benefits, and opportunities for professional development. Be part of a company that values sustainability and excellence in the metal recycling industry, and contribute to a greener future!

Benefits

Competitive wage

Vacation

Benefits

RRSP matching program

Tuition scholarship program up to $8,500

Tools and support for career success

Dynamic work environment

Qualifications

• DEP in heavy machinery or 3-5 years experience operating heavy vehicles.
• Strong health and safety awareness is essential.

Responsibilities

• Operate heavy machinery while adhering to safety and quality standards.
• Sort materials and supply raw materials to various plants.
• Inspect machinery at the beginning of each shift.

Skills

Heavy machinery operation

Safety awareness

Attention to detail

Resourcefulness

Education

DEP in heavy machinery

3 to 5 years of experience

Tools

Grapples

Magnets

Loaders

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 and the ongoing trust and support of our customers.

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

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 right. We AIM for excellence.

What we offer!

• A competitive wage, vacation, benefits and a RRSP matching program
• Annual AIM tuition scholarship program up to $8,500 per eligible dependents
• The tools and support needed to be successful in your career and professional development
• A dynamic & rewarding work environment that is also a lot of fun!

Job Description

AIM is currently looking for a Heavy Equipment Operator for the Saint-Augustin site, Monday to Friday from 7:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.Reporting to the Site Director, the operator receives various types of metals, performs an initial classification, and transports them to the appropriate locations.

What you’re responsible for:

• Carrying out all operations related to the use of heavy machinery (grapples, magnets, loaders) assigned to you, while respecting safety rules, quality standards, and environmental regulations;
• Sorting materials and supplying raw materials to various plants;
• Loading and unloading materials from trucks and railcars;
• Informing the supervisor of any non-conforming material;
• Inspecting machinery at the beginning of each shift;
• Ensuring the machinery is functioning properly and reporting any issues to your immediate supervisor.

Qualifications

To join our team:

• DEP in heavy machinery or a minimum of 3 to 5 years of experience operating heavy vehicles
• Experience operating a heavy vehicle
• Knowledge of metals (an asset)
• Careful and attentive with equipment
• Strong health and safety awareness
• Versatile and resourceful