Company Overview

TruGreen Metal is a mobile scrap metal recycling company based on the idea that if you can’t get your scrap metal to the recycling facility, we will bring the recycling facility to you. 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 seeking a reliable and hardworking Shop Hand with a Class 1 License to support our operations in our heavy equipment shop and scrap metal yard in Olds, Alberta. This is a full-time position working Monday to Friday with some weekend work as needed. The Shop Hand will assist with daily shop and scrap metal yard operations, including support with our bin drop off and pick up services, general maintenance, cleaning, organizing tools and materials, and supporting tradespeople or technicians as needed. 

How you’ll spend your time

• Assist with basic shop maintenance and cleaning tasks around the shop and yard including cleaning wash bays and pressure washing bins etc.

• Navigating to and from different job sites.

• Assisting in the loading and scrap removal process which includes manual labour on the worksite.

• Delivering loads of scrap metal to steel mills.

• Assisting in servicing and securing equipment.

• Assist with organizing tools, inventory, and general shop upkeep.

• Cleaning work areas, disposing of scrap materials while maintaining a safe work environment.

• Supporting tradespeople or technicians with setup, prep work, and manual tasks.

• Loading and unloading deliveries and moving materials.

• Handling and processing various types of metal products.

• Other duties as assigned, including errands or minor repairs.

Qualifications & Experience

• Minimum of 3 years Class 1 driving experience with manual transmission is required.

• Experience as a Shop Hand considered an asset.

• Skid steer and excavator experience is considered an asset.

• Mechanical aptitude is required.

• Ability to perform physically demanding duties. 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.

• Ability to follow instructions and contribute to a safe work environment.

• Take pride and accountability in your work.

• Willingness to learn and develop new skills.

• Excellent communicator who works best in a team environment.

• Ability to adapt to change and use problem solving skills while using good judgement.

• Excellent attention to detail.

This position requires candidates to

• Be able to lift 50 lbs and perform physical labour.

• Have and maintain a valid Class 1 drivers license with a clean drivers abstract.

• Successfully complete pre-employment screening including drug and alcohol testing.

• Successfully complete a background check.

What we offer

• Hands-on experience in a supportive team environment.

• Consistent work schedule - Monday to Friday schedule.

• Opportunity to learn about tools, equipment, and shop operations.

• Competitive hourly wage.

• 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

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Monday to Friday

40 Hours