Shear Operator

**Job description**

**POSITION OVERVIEW**:
ABC Recycling Ltd. (ABC) is seeking a Mobile Heavy Equipment Operator to join our growing team. You will be responsible for the safe operation of a mid-sized excavator with a mobile shear attachment, sorting, and processing renewable metals to customer specifications. This full time, year-round, mobile position will require you to travel across B.C. and AB to service our job sites on a regular basis. As such, you will also have opportunities for increased earnings through overtime and site-based project work. As our Mobile Heavy Equipment Operator, you’ll uphold our safety standards while on and off site, be flexible, and wanting a long-term career in the recycled materials industry.

**RESPONSIBILITIES**:

- Sorts and processes materials to customer specifications using various attachments such as the bucket and thumb and Labounty shear.
- Loads and unloads materials from and into various bins, dumps, trailers, and rail cars.
- Assesses situational risks and mitigates safety and environmental concerns.
- Performs minor maintenance tasks such as lubrication, blade alignment and tensioning.
- Participates in the development and design of processes.
- Assists in the analysis of process improvements and development of solutions.
- Gains awareness of and contributes to implementing industry best practices.
- Self-manages when operating off site.

**QUALIFICATIONS**:

- 2+ years experience operating different types of excavators, material handlers, and other heavy equipment such as wheel loaders.
- Prior experience within the recycled materials industry, operating a shear attachment or demolition would be a definite asset.
- Supports company environmental, health and safety, practices and policies.
- Mechanical aptitude coupled with strong hand/eye coordination.
- Good interpersonal and customer service skills.
- Supports company environmental, health and safety, practices and policies.
- Flexibility with work shifts and ability to travel frequently.

**IMPORTANT**:
**WHY WORK FOR ABC RECYCLING?**
- 100% Extended health & dental benefits, with a healthcare spending account (HSA).
- Group RRSP with employer matching.
- Live out allowance and accommodation will be provided.
- Paid volunteer charity days.
- Employee recognition programs including milestones and Awards of Excellence.
- Training, mentorships, and opportunities for advancement.
- Strong culture to promote from within.
- Employee referral bonus program.
- Employee engagement activities.

**Benefits**:

- Automobile allowance
- Casual dress
- Company events
- Company pension
- Dental care
- Disability insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Extended health care
- Life insurance
- On-site parking
- Paid time off
- Profit sharing
- RRSP match
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vision care
- Wellness program

Schedule:

- 8 hour shift
- Monday to Friday

Ability to commute/relocate:

- Burnaby, BC V3N 2V9: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Work Location: In person