Crane Operator

American Iron & Metal (AIM) is a family-owned business and a recognized global leader in the metal recycling industry, with more than 135 sites and 4,000 employees worldwide. We have continued to thrive over the past eight decades thanks to the dedication of our employees and the ongoing trust and support of our customers.

Become a member of the AIM team, a growing team with an entrepreneurial spirit that, over the years, has become a successful and multifaceted company with business divisions including metal recycling, dismantling and demolition, the sale and recycling of auto parts, the manufacturing of welding components, construction waste recycling, and the production of customized industrial and mining products.

We are proud to do good things for the environment in order to help create a greener and more sustainable future for all.

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

What We Offer : 

• A competitive salary, vacation, benefits, and an RRSP contribution program;
• An annual AIM scholarship program of up to $8,500 per eligible dependent child;
• The tools and support needed to succeed in your career and professional development;
• A dynamic and rewarding work environment that is also very enjoyable!

Under the authority of the Site Director, the crane operator, using a wheeled crane, performs various material loading tasks as well as any other material handling operations requiring the use of their machine. They carry out the various weigh-ins of material entering or leaving the yard.

What You Will Be Responsible For:

• Receive metal and place it in the appropriate location;
• Unload trucks and verify the quality of the material;
• Bring car bodies and other ferrous materials to the shredder loading area;
• Transport bins of non-ferrous material;
• Load ferrous products intended for customers;
• Perform material identification tests using appropriate products or magnets;
• Evaluate cuts of what is not sellable;
• Take physical inventory of material in stock according to the established schedule;
• Record in their report the weights of material upon arrival and departure from the site;
• Grease, as needed, the various parts of the machine requiring lubrication;
• Wash the machine when required.

To join our team:

• You have the ability to drive and operate heavy vehicles;
• You hold a construction equipment competency card;
• You have a valid Class 5 driver’s license;
• You have at least one year of experience in a similar position;
• You are bilingual (asset);
• You are mindful of occupational health and safety;
• You have strong prioritization skills;
• You have good communication skills;
• You enjoy teamwork;

American Iron and Metal (AIM) and its subsidiaries are equal opportunity employers. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, religion, color, sex, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, marital status, citizenship, disability, veteran status, or any other class protected under applicable employment laws.