Heavy Equipment Operator

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! 

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.

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