Heavy Equipment / Yard Logistics Specialist - Edmonton

Randstad Canada; Edmonton; On-site; CAD 39,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

3-day weekend

Boot allowance

PPE provided

Weather-appropriate clothing

Job summary

Randstad Canada is hiring for yard operations roles in our regional outdoor facility. You will command front-end loaders and large forklifts to move heavy freight, load materials onto flatbeds, and position oversized pieces with cranes, all while following strict safety practices.

This role offers a stable Monday-Thursday schedule with a guaranteed three-day weekend, and includes a generous boot allowance, weather-appropriate clothing, and PPE to keep you protected from day one.

Qualifications

• Active, valid certification for high-capacity/oversized forklifts up to 40,000 lbs.
• Hands-on experience operating front-end loaders in active industrial yards or similar.
• Comfort working outdoors 80%+ in seasonal weather and yard conditions.
• Strong eye for precision in staging, bin locations and inventory mapping.

Responsibilities

• Operate front-end loaders and forklifts up to 40,000 lbs to move heavy freight.
• Load and secure oversized materials onto flatbeds, trailers, and vans with accuracy.
• Rig and position heavy pieces using overhead cranes with safety.
• Organize inventory using color-coded bin and yard tracking systems.
• Champion safety with a gear allowance for boots, PPE and weatherwear.

Skills

Forklift operation

Crane operation

Outdoor endurance

Education

Forklift certification up to 40,000 lbs

Tools

Overhead crane systems

Job description

Every major build starts with the raw materials that move through our yard, and you are the engine that keeps that supply chain moving safely. Here, your skill at the controls directly powers critical industrial projects across our region. Best of all, we believe hard work deserves real rest: you will earn $28.00 – $30.00/hr on a steady Monday-through-Thursday schedule, guaranteeing a three-day weekend every single week.

Advantages

• $28.00 – $30.00/hr based on your experience and certifications
• Our set 4/10 schedule means you get a 3-day weekend, every single week.
• Your safety and comfort are our top priorities. We provide a generous, recurring allowance for premium steel-toed boots, weather-appropriate outdoor apparel, and specialized PPE to ensure you are fully equipped and protected on the job from day one.

Responsibilities

• Command front-end loaders and massive forklifts (up to 40,000 lbs) to keep heavy freight moving smoothly across outdoor yard terrain.
• Load and secure oversized, high-value materials onto flatbeds, trailers, and dry vans with pinpoint accuracy.
• Rig, hoist, and position heavy structural pieces using overhead crane systems, maintaining strict control and safety at every turn.
• Organize and stage incoming inventory systematically using color-coded bin and yard tracking systems to keep the entire operation synchronized.
• Champion safety on the ground every day, backed by a recurring gear allowance for top-tier boots, specialized PPE, and weather-ready workwear.

Qualifications

• You hold an active, valid certification for high-capacity/oversized forklifts rated up to 40,000 lbs.
• You bring proven, hands-on experience running front-end loaders in an active industrial yard, production facility, or heavy material hub.
• You thrive working outdoors on your feet (roughly 80% outdoor exposure) across seasonal weather and varying yard conditions.
• You have an eye for precision and can readily manage color-coded staging systems, bin locations, and inventory mapping without missing a beat.

We are an equal opportunity employer committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace. We celebrate diversity and are dedicated to creating an environment where everyone feels valued and respected. We are also committed to providing an accessible hiring process. If you require accommodations at any stage of the application or interview process, please let us know so we can work with you to meet your needs.

Randstad Canada is committed to fostering a workforce reflective of all peoples of Canada. As a result, we are committed to developing and implementing strategies to increase the equity, diversity and inclusion within the workplace by examining our internal policies, practices, and systems throughout the entire lifecycle of our workforce, including its recruitment, retention and advancement for all employees. In addition to our deep commitment to respecting human rights, we are dedicated to positive actions to affect change to ensure everyone has full participation in the workforce free from any barriers, systemic or otherwise, especially equity-seeking groups who are usually underrepresented in Canada's workforce, including those who identify as women or non-binary/gender non-conforming; Indigenous or Aboriginal Peoples; persons with disabilities (visible or invisible) and; members of visible minorities, racialized groups and the LGBTQ2+ community.

Randstad Canada is committed to creating and maintaining an inclusive and accessible workplace for all its candidates and employees by supporting their accessibility and accommodation needs throughout the employment lifecycle.