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Mobile Equipment Operator

Essa, ON
On-site
Posted Oct 4, 2026
1 position

$21 / hour

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Employment type: Full-time
Experience level: Entry, Junior · 1+ years
Posting language: English
Working hours: 40 hours per week

Job summary

The Mobile Equipment Operator is responsible for maneuvering loaders to move and crush vehicles within the recycling yard. They also perform equipment maintenance, inventory control, and assist customers with heavy parts.

Job details

Company Description At Kenny U-Pull, we take pride in giving used vehicles a second life. Our 27 auto recycling yards across Quebec, Ontario, New Brunswick, and Nova Scotia are backed by 400+ employees who are passionate about reinventing the market for used cars and helping to create a greener environment for generations to come. Since 2008, we have recycled over 1 million vehicles and counting! Kenny U-Pull is a division of American Iron & Metal (AIM), a recognized global leader in the metal recycling industry, with more than 125 site locations, 4000 employees worldwide and over 3.5 billion dollars in yearly sales. What we offer: A competitive wage starting at $21.46/hr + semi-annual bonus of up to 3.75% Fulltime permanent position AIM Tuition Assistance Program Vacation, benefits and RRSP matching program 24/7 access to virtual health care A boot voucher on your first day Exclusive employee discounts on parts from any Kenny U-Pull yard Job Description We are currently seeking a motivated individual to join our team in Barrie, ON. Reporting to the Branch Manager, the Mobile Equipment Operator is responsible for carrying out various loads of materials requiring the use of a loader. What you're responsible for: Driving and manoeuvring the loader to load and move vehicles to appropriate areas in the yard Removing rows of vehicles and ensuring easy access and maintaining the yard for our customers Operating a machine to crush vehicles and getting them ready for transport Performing inspections prior to use of all equipment Ensuring the maintenance and servicing of the loader and the car press Marking cars for control and inventory purposes Loading crushed vehicles into delivery trucks Performing forklift tasks when necessary Helping customers transport heavy parts to their vehicle Performing labourer tasks when all the loader tasks are completed (removing rims from tires, sorting rims, yard clean up, and depollution) Qualifications To join our team: You have at least 1 year of experience in a similar role You have Loader operator trainings (asset) You are able to drive and operate a heavy vehicle You are able to adapt to different climates You are able to lift 50 lbs comfortably Compensation: up to CAD 21.46 - hourly

What you’ll do

Requirements

Candidates must have at least one year of experience in a similar role and the ability to lift 50 lbs. Loader operator training is considered an asset for this position.