Skid Steer Operator

TruGreen Metal Recycling • Edmonton, AB

1d • Onsite

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 thousands of customers across Western Canada and recycled millions of pounds of steel. The company prides itself on customer service and treating customers and their land with respect. Employees are described as professional, courteous, resourceful, and responsible. This is a full-time position based in Edmonton, Alberta, focused on the safe and efficient operation of skid steer equipment to support mobile scrap metal collection, sorting, loading, and site cleanup. The role is hands-on and field-based, working at various customer sites. The operator is crucial for maintaining productivity, safety, and customer satisfaction.

Requirements

• Minimum of 2 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.
• Previous experience operating skid steer and excavator.
• Knowledge of safe equipment operation and job-site safety practices
• High degree of respect for equipment and safe work practices.
• Take pride and accountability in your work.
• Willingness to learn and develop new skills.
• Excellent communicator who works best in a team environment and understands importance of excellent customer service.
• Use problem solving skills while using good judgement.
• 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

• Mechanical aptitude is considered an asset.

Responsibilities

• Operate skid steer equipment safely and efficiently to load, move, and sort scrap metal
• Load scrap metal into roll-off bins, trailers, or transport trucks
• Assist with on-site scrap pile management, including consolidation and material separation
• Support mobile scrap removal at customer locations, including farms, industrial sites, and commercial properties
• Perform daily equipment inspections and basic maintenance (fueling, greasing, reporting issues)
• Follow all safety procedures, company policies, and site-specific requirements
• Communicate effectively with drivers, dispatch, and site contacts to coordinate work
• Maintain clean, organized, and safe work areas
• Assist with general labour tasks as required, including manual handling of scrap metal
• Complete required paperwork, load tickets, or digital records accurately

Benefits

• Extended health and dental benefits including vision care.
• Life & Disability insurance.
• RRSP matching program.
• Company events.
• Growth & development opportunities.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 1-10 employees