Heavy Equipment Operator

Brampton, ON

With one truck, a strong work ethic, and an ardent sense of team spirit, our company was established in 1975. Now, more than 50 years later, we have grown from modest beginnings to become one of North America’s largest, privately held, fully integrated recyclers of ferrous and non-ferrous scrap metals. Our growing enterprise operates 45 facilities across North America, including Canada, the United States and Mexico, with additional interests in Europe. Our established and far-reaching geographic network means we are optimally positioned to maintain and service our current customer base while making strides in new and emerging markets. We strive to build confidence and value from local or community-based peddlers to the most prominent international companies by providing customized solutions that deliver on all metal recycling and process needs.

We are transforming the way we work and want you to be a part of it. The Heavy-Duty Equipment Operator will be responsible for operating a variety of equipment in a safe, efficient and effective manner. Equipment operated includes Excavator, Front End Loader, Rock Truck and TEREX FUCHS Scrap Metal Handler.

What We Offer:

• Paid benefits - health, vision, dental, etc.
• Life insurance, LTD, AD&D
• Pension plan
• Excellent shift premiums
• Annual boot allowance
• Company uniforms
• Overtime
• Training and opportunities for growth and advancement!

Pay: 

• $29.07 for 90 days, $30.07 after probation.

• Additional $2.13 per hour going towards pension after 90 days.

Hours of Work:

Continental rotational shift rotation 6:00AM – 6:00PM & 6:00PM – 6:00AM (7 scheduled shifts every 14 days)

Key Responsibilities:

• Operate a variety of heavy equipment, including: excavator, scrap handler, front end loader, rock truck.
• Operate various attachments as assigned (e.g. Grapple, Magnet etc.).
• Load scrap metal as assigned.
• Sort, stack, and process materials as directed.
• Clean, lubricate, check and replenish fluids as directed.
• Complete pre-operational equipment checks and other documentation as assigned.
• Operate two-way radio or other communication devices as required.
• Maintain a safe and orderly working environment.
• Other general duties as assigned by Manager.

Requirements:

• Experience operating excavators, front end loaders, and rock trucks.
• Heavy Equipment Operator Certification preferred.
• Valid driver’s license.
• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal.
• OSSD or equivalent considered an asset.

Come with your passion and tell us how you want to change the way that we work!

Our company is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and we welcome diversity in the workplace. We encourage applications from all qualified individuals, including visible minorities, Aboriginal People, and people with disabilities. To request any accommodations, you may require participating in the recruitment process (including alternate formats of materials or accessible meeting rooms) contact us to discuss your needs. We encourage applications from all qualified individuals; however, only those under consideration will be contacted.