Heavy Equipment Operator
- Location
- Phoenix, AZ
- Listed
- 4 days ago
About the role
As a Heavy Equipment Operator, this position requires strong operation skills, adherence to safety regulations, and the ability to work in a fast-paced environment. Your primary responsibility will be to operate heavy equipment while supporting overall operations.
What you're responsible for
- Safely operate heavy equipment to lift, move, and position metal materials.
- Using attachments (magnets, grapples) to transport materials and place them in designated areas or processing equipment.
- Operating front end loaders, sheer crane, material handlers and other assigned equipment.
- Loading and unload trucks/containers while ensuring secure, balanced loads.
- Performing equipment inspections and basic maintenance before and after use.
- Supporting yard operations by handling general maintenance, assisting the rail team, and completing cleanup duties during downtime.
To join our team
You have operator certification and/or proven equipment-operator experience.
You have at least 1 year of heavy industrial equipment-operation experience.
You have strong attention to detail and can accurately position and handle metal materials.
You have a solid understanding of safety protocols for crane operation and material handling.
You are comfortable using crane attachments such as magnets and grapples.
You are able to work outdoors in a heavy industrial environment, with familiarity in metal-recycling processes being a plus.
About the Company
American Iron & Metal (AIM) is a family-owned company and recognized global leader in the metal recycling industry with more than 125 sites and 4000 employees worldwide. We have continued to prosper for the last eight decades thanks to the dedication of our employees and the ongoing trust and support of our customers.
Become part of team AIM, a growing team with an entrepreneurial spirit who has over the years evolved into a successful and multifaceted company with business divisions that include metal recycling, decommissioning and demolition, auto-parts sales and recycling, manufacturing of solder assemblies, construction waste recycling, and production of customized industrial and mining products.
We take pride in doing good things for the environment to help create a greener, more sustainable future for all.
It's simple; we do it right. We AIM for excellence.
What we offer!
- A competitive hourly rate, vacation, benefits and a 401k matching program
- Annual AIM tuition scholarship program up to $8,500 per eligible dependents
- The tools and support needed to be successful in your career and professional development
- A dynamic & rewarding work environment that is also a lot of fun!
From American Iron and Metal's careers page, first listed on Rolev.ai on November 5, 2026. Rolev.ai is not the employer.
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