Excavator Operator with Class 1
About The Position
TruGreen Metal is a mobile scrap metal recycling company that brings the recycling facility to the customer. Since 2015, TruGreen has served over 11,000 customers across Saskatchewan, Alberta, Western Manitoba and Northern BC, recycling over 950 million pounds of steel products. The company prides itself on customer service and employee passion. TruGreen Metal is growing and looking for a skilled and experienced Excavator Operator and Crew Lead for a full-time position based out of Olds, Alberta. The role involves the safe and efficient operation of excavator equipment for scrap metal collection, processing, and loading activities at various customer sites. The position also includes on-site crew leadership, coordinating work, maintaining safety standards, and supporting efficient job execution.
Requirements
- Minimum of 3 years Class 1 A driving experience with a manual transmission 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.
- Proven experience operating excavators in industrial, construction, demolition, or scrap metal environments
- Strong understanding of safe equipment operation and hazard awareness
- Demonstrated ability to provide on-site crew leadership and work coordination
- Strong communication, problem-solving, and time-management skills
- Dependable, safety-focused, and able to work independently
- 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.
- Work extended hours and travel to various work sites with overnight stays away from home on a 5 on, 3 off schedule (4 nights on the road and 4 nights at home).
- 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.
Nice To Haves
- Experience in mobile or field-based operations is an asset
Responsibilities
- Operate excavator equipment safely and efficiently to load, move, and process scrap metal
- Load scrap metal into trailers, roll-off bins, and transport trucks
- Manage and organize large scrap piles, including material separation and consolidation
- Support mobile scrap removal operations at customer locations, including industrial, agricultural, and commercial sites
- Perform daily equipment inspections and basic maintenance (fueling, greasing, reporting deficiencies)
- Lead and support on-site crews by leading daily meeting, providing direction, prioritizing tasks, and ensuring work is completed safely and efficiently
- Act as a point of contact on-site to coordinate activities between equipment operators, and drivers
- Enforce safety procedures, company policies, and site-specific requirements
- Complete required load documentation, tickets, or digital records accurately
- Provide support with Driver and Skid Steer operations as needed, not afraid to roll up your sleeves to help the crew and ensure the job gets done.
Benefits
- Consistent work schedule with overtime opportunities.
- Extended health and dental benefits including vision care.
- Life & Disability insurance.
- RRSP matching program.
- Company events.
- Growth & development opportunities.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
