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
TruGreen Metal is growing across the Canadian prairies and with that comes opportunities for the right individuals to grow and advance within our company.
We are looking for a skilled and experienced Skid Steer Operator. The full-time position will be based out of Olds, Alberta. The Skid Steer Operator is responsible for the safe and efficient operation of skid steer equipment to support mobile scrap metal collection, sorting, loading, and site cleanup activities. This role is hands-on and field-based, working at customer sites, industrial yards, farms, and construction locations. The operator plays a critical role in maintaining productivity, safety, and customer satisfaction during scrap removal operations.
How you’ll spend your time
- Operating Equipment: Actively operating a skid steer to load, move, and organize scrap metal at various job sites
- Site Support & Labour: Assisting with groundwork, sorting materials, positioning bins, supporting drivers, and communicating with customers
- Equipment Checks & Maintenance: Conducting pre-use inspections, basic maintenance, and reporting mechanical issues
- Travel & Coordination: Traveling between job sites and communicating with team members and dispatch to ensure efficient operations
Key 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
Qualifications & Experience
- 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
- Mechanical aptitude is considered an asset.
- 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.
This position requires candidates to
- 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).
What we offer
- 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.
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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