Heavy Equipment Operator

American Iron and Metal; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 30,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Vacation

Benefits

401k matching

Tuition scholarship up to $8,500

Career development support

Job summary

American Iron & Metal (AIM) is a family-owned leader in metal recycling with 125+ sites and 4,000+ employees. We are seeking a Heavy Equipment Operator to safely operate machinery, manage loads, and support yard and rail teams in a fast-paced environment.

You will use magnets and grapples, perform inspections, and help maintain operations outdoors in an industrial setting. Prior crane experience and reliability are essential for success.

Qualifications

• Operator certification or proven equipment-operator experience.
• At least 1 year of heavy industrial equipment operation experience.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to position/handle metal materials.
• Solid understanding of safety protocols for crane operation and material handling.
• Comfortable using crane attachments such as magnets and grapples.
• Ability to work outdoors in a heavy industrial environment; familiarity with metal-recycling processes beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Safely operate heavy equipment to lift, move, and position metal materials.
• Use attachments (magnets, grapples) to transport materials and place in designated areas or processing equipment.
• Operate front end loaders, crane, material handlers and other assigned equipment.
• Load and unload trucks/containers with secure, balanced loads.
• Perform equipment inspections and basic maintenance before and after use.
• Support yard operations by handling general maintenance, assisting the rail team, and completing cleanup duties during downtime.

Skills

Operator certification

Equipment-operator experience

Attention to detail

Safety protocols

Crane attachments (magnets & grapples)

Outdoor work in heavy industrial env

Metal recycling knowledge

Tools

Magnets

Grapples

Front-end loaders

Cranes

Job 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, more

sustainable future for all.

It’s simple; we do it right. We AIM for excellence.

What we offer!

A competitive hourly rate, vacation, benefits and a 401k 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 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 heavy equipment while supporting overall operations.

What you're responsible for:

• Safely operate heavy equipment to lift, move, and position metal materials.
• Using attachments (magnets, grapples) to transport materials and place them in designated areas or processing equipment.
• Operating front end loaders, sheer crane, material handlers and other assigned equipment.
• Loading and unload trucks/containers while ensuring secure, balanced loads.
• Performing equipment inspections and basic maintenance before and after use.
• Supporting yard operations by handling general maintenance, assisting the rail team, and completing cleanup duties during downtime.

Qualifications

To join our team:

• You have operator certification and/or proven equipment‑operator experience.
• You have at least 1 year of heavy industrial equipment‑operation experience.
• You have strong attention to detail and can accurately position and handle metal materials.
• You have a solid understanding of safety protocols for crane operation and material handling.
• You are comfortable using crane attachments such as magnets and grapples.
• You are able to work outdoors in a heavy industrial environment, with familiarity in metal‑recycling processes being a plus.