Top Benefits
About the role
Company Overview
TruGreen Metal is a mobile scrap metal recycling company that recently opened a scrap metal yard in Olds, Alberta to serve our customers in Olds and surrounding communities. Since 2015, TruGreen has served over 11,000 customers across Saskatchewan, Alberta, Western Manitoba and Northern BC and recycled over 950 million pounds of steel products. At TruGreen Metal, it’s not what we do, it’s how we do it.
Are you ready to work for a company that puts the service of its customers first? It’s not just something we say at TruGreen Metal Recycling, it’s a promise we deliver to thousands of customers every year, earning us the highest customer satisfaction ratings in our industry. We are passionate about delivering exceptional service to our customers and our employees reflect that passion. We do this by treating our customers and their land the way we would want to be treated.
Our employees are professional, courteous, resourceful and responsible. They are the reason we consistently deliver outstanding customer experiences.
The Opportunity
We are currently hiring a dependable and safety-focused Heavy Equipment Operator to work in our scrap yard located at our head office in Olds, Alberta. This is a full-time role with a Monday to Friday schedule. The ideal candidate will have experience operating equipment such as material handlers, loaders, excavators with grapples or magnets, and forklifts. You’ll play a key role in the processing, loading, and handling of scrap metal and other recyclable materials.
How You’ll Spend Your Time
- Operating heavy equipment (e.g., excavators, loaders, material handlers) to move, load, and process scrap materials.
- Sorting and organizing different types of ferrous and non-ferrous metals.
- Assisting with loading/unloading trucks and containers.
- Performing routine inspections and basic maintenance of equipment.
- Supporting the yard team with general labor tasks when not operating machinery.
- Ensuring compliance with all safety and environmental regulations.
Key Responsibilities
- Operate heavy equipment safely and efficiently in a fast-paced scrap yard environment.
- Inspect equipment daily and report maintenance needs or malfunctions.
- Load materials into trucks as required.
- Monitor incoming loads for prohibited materials or contamination.
- Work closely with scale operators and truck drivers to coordinate material handling.
- Providing excellent customer service and communicating with customers.
- Maintain a clean and safe work area at all times.
- Follow instructions from supervisors and adapt to changing job priorities.
- Adhere to health, safety, and environmental guidelines at all times.
- Work in loud, dusty, or dirty environments as needed.
Qualifications & Experience
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- Minimum 2 years of experience operating heavy equipment (e.g., excavators, front-end loaders, skid steers, or forklifts) in an industrial, construction, or scrap/recycling environment.
- Valid heavy equipment operator certification.
- Prior experience in a scrap yard, recycling center, or industrial setting considered an asset.
- Strong understanding of safety procedures and equipment operation best practices.
- Ability to work outdoors in all weather conditions and in a physically demanding environment.
- Mechanical aptitude and ability to perform basic equipment maintenance.
- Team-oriented, dependable, and self-motivated.
- Excellent communicator who works best in a team environment and enjoys customer service.
- Reliable and punctual with a strong work ethic.
- Ability to stand, walk, and sit for extended periods.
- Physical fitness is required with the ability to lift 50lbs or more, climb ladders, walk long distances, frequent bending and picking up objects off the ground etc.
What we offer
- Extended health and dental benefits including vision care.
- Life & Disability insurance.
- RRSP matching program.
- Company events.
- Growth & development opportunities.
Applicants must have legal authorization to work in Canada with no restrictions.
All positions require background screening. Field positions require a clean driver’s abstract, criminal record check, and drug and alcohol testing to comply with regulations.
TruGreen Metal is an equal opportunity employer.
Learn more
Why TruGreen? Watch this ->https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i7UYfzsaUx8
Monday to Friday
40 hours per week
About TruGreen Metal Recycling
We are a mobile scrap company that combines industry leading customer service with the efficiency of the best technology available in the industry to clean up decades worth of scrap in a few hours. https://trugreenmetal.ca
Top Benefits
About the role
Company Overview
TruGreen Metal is a mobile scrap metal recycling company that recently opened a scrap metal yard in Olds, Alberta to serve our customers in Olds and surrounding communities. Since 2015, TruGreen has served over 11,000 customers across Saskatchewan, Alberta, Western Manitoba and Northern BC and recycled over 950 million pounds of steel products. At TruGreen Metal, it’s not what we do, it’s how we do it.
Are you ready to work for a company that puts the service of its customers first? It’s not just something we say at TruGreen Metal Recycling, it’s a promise we deliver to thousands of customers every year, earning us the highest customer satisfaction ratings in our industry. We are passionate about delivering exceptional service to our customers and our employees reflect that passion. We do this by treating our customers and their land the way we would want to be treated.
Our employees are professional, courteous, resourceful and responsible. They are the reason we consistently deliver outstanding customer experiences.
The Opportunity
We are currently hiring a dependable and safety-focused Heavy Equipment Operator to work in our scrap yard located at our head office in Olds, Alberta. This is a full-time role with a Monday to Friday schedule. The ideal candidate will have experience operating equipment such as material handlers, loaders, excavators with grapples or magnets, and forklifts. You’ll play a key role in the processing, loading, and handling of scrap metal and other recyclable materials.
How You’ll Spend Your Time
- Operating heavy equipment (e.g., excavators, loaders, material handlers) to move, load, and process scrap materials.
- Sorting and organizing different types of ferrous and non-ferrous metals.
- Assisting with loading/unloading trucks and containers.
- Performing routine inspections and basic maintenance of equipment.
- Supporting the yard team with general labor tasks when not operating machinery.
- Ensuring compliance with all safety and environmental regulations.
Key Responsibilities
- Operate heavy equipment safely and efficiently in a fast-paced scrap yard environment.
- Inspect equipment daily and report maintenance needs or malfunctions.
- Load materials into trucks as required.
- Monitor incoming loads for prohibited materials or contamination.
- Work closely with scale operators and truck drivers to coordinate material handling.
- Providing excellent customer service and communicating with customers.
- Maintain a clean and safe work area at all times.
- Follow instructions from supervisors and adapt to changing job priorities.
- Adhere to health, safety, and environmental guidelines at all times.
- Work in loud, dusty, or dirty environments as needed.
Qualifications & Experience
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- Minimum 2 years of experience operating heavy equipment (e.g., excavators, front-end loaders, skid steers, or forklifts) in an industrial, construction, or scrap/recycling environment.
- Valid heavy equipment operator certification.
- Prior experience in a scrap yard, recycling center, or industrial setting considered an asset.
- Strong understanding of safety procedures and equipment operation best practices.
- Ability to work outdoors in all weather conditions and in a physically demanding environment.
- Mechanical aptitude and ability to perform basic equipment maintenance.
- Team-oriented, dependable, and self-motivated.
- Excellent communicator who works best in a team environment and enjoys customer service.
- Reliable and punctual with a strong work ethic.
- Ability to stand, walk, and sit for extended periods.
- Physical fitness is required with the ability to lift 50lbs or more, climb ladders, walk long distances, frequent bending and picking up objects off the ground etc.
What we offer
- Extended health and dental benefits including vision care.
- Life & Disability insurance.
- RRSP matching program.
- Company events.
- Growth & development opportunities.
Applicants must have legal authorization to work in Canada with no restrictions.
All positions require background screening. Field positions require a clean driver’s abstract, criminal record check, and drug and alcohol testing to comply with regulations.
TruGreen Metal is an equal opportunity employer.
Learn more
Why TruGreen? Watch this ->https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i7UYfzsaUx8
Monday to Friday
40 hours per week
About TruGreen Metal Recycling
We are a mobile scrap company that combines industry leading customer service with the efficiency of the best technology available in the industry to clean up decades worth of scrap in a few hours. https://trugreenmetal.ca