Heavy Equipment Operator

2 weeks ago

Edmonton, Alberta, Canada General Metals Group Full time

Since 1976, General Recycling Industries (GRI) has been the benchmark of customer service within the industrial community, handling all facets of the metal recycling process quickly and efficiently.

With a continued focus on environmental best practices, GRI has evolved to combine the benefits of cutting-edge equipment and technology, with the personal care and attention that exceeds our customer's expectations.

As the largest provider of recycled, mill-ready products in Alberta, performance is paramount - and our success is built by our people.


People are at the core of everything we do so we put our focus on career development, promotion, and safety as a priority.

If you are looking for a career and not just a job, you're in the right place GRI offers a competitive compensation package, comprehensive employer paid benefits package, amazing opportunities for career progression, RRSP matching program and an outstanding work environment.


This shift will be a day shift - Monday to Friday from either 7:00 AM to 4:00 PM or 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM.

There is the potential for overtime, including Saturday's, workload dependent.

The hourly rate range for this position is $24.00-$27.00 per hour. Wage may be negotiated based upon experience.

Key Responsibilities

  • Operate loader in a safe and effective manner
  • Load and offload materials to and from other equipment or customer vehicles
  • Move materials/product over short distances around yard site
  • Pile, spread, or sort product by grade for appropriate placement on site
  • Understand product/material information
  • Clean and service equipment as scheduled or required
  • Other assigned work as required
Core Competencies

  • Ability to monitor processes, material, and operating environment
  • Mechanically inclined
  • Excellent control, coordination, response, and dexterity skills
  • Exceptional verbal and written English communication skills
  • Organizational and time management abilities
  • Resultsoriented team player with strong interpersonal skills and the ability to communicate effectively
  • Ability to actively listen and use creativity to solve problems
  • Ability to recognize the environmental factors and risks that enable and support safety in the workplace
  • Ability to maintain professionalism always and work with limited supervision
  • Basic computer knowledge and ability to complete reports as required
  • Ability to multitask and meet objectives/deliverables
  • High standards for work, meticulous, with great attention to detail and strong analytical skills
  • Confident, resourceful, and highly motivated
  • Possess A 'cando' attitude
  • Must be willing to work outside in all weather conditions
Education and Experience

  • 35 years' experience operating heavy equipment, ideally a loader
  • Excellent time management and organizational skills
  • Positive attitude
  • Excellent communication skills
  • Safety conscious

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