Excavator Operator jobs in western canada

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 Excavator Operator and Crew Lead. The full-time position will be based out of Regina, Saskatchewan. The Excavator Operator is responsible for the safe, efficient, and productive operation of excavator equipment to support mobile scrap metal collection, processing, and loading activities. This role works across customer sites, yards, farms, and industrial locations and plays a key role in managing large volumes of scrap material. In addition to equipment operation, the Excavator Operator provides on-site crew leadership, helping coordinate work activities, maintain safety standards, and support efficient job execution.

How you’ll spend your time

• 65–75% Operating Equipment: Running the excavator to load, sort, and manage scrap metal at active job sites
• 10–15% Crew Leadership & Coordination: Directing crew activities, sequencing work, and ensuring safety and productivity standards are met
• 5–10% Site Support & Labour: Assisting with ground tasks, material handling, and site setup or cleanup
• 5–10% Equipment Inspections & Maintenance: Conducting pre-shift inspections, basic maintenance, and reporting mechanical concerns

Key Responsibilities

• Operate excavator equipment safely and efficiently to load, move, and process scrap metal
• Load scrap metal into trailers, roll-off bins, and transport trucks
• Manage and organize large scrap piles, including material separation and consolidation
• Support mobile scrap removal operations at customer locations, including industrial, agricultural, and commercial sites
• Perform daily equipment inspections and basic maintenance (fueling, greasing, reporting deficiencies)
• Lead and support on-site crews by leading daily meeting, providing direction, prioritizing tasks, and ensuring work is completed safely and efficiently
• Act as a point of contact on-site to coordinate activities between equipment operators, and drivers
• Enforce safety procedures, company policies, and site-specific requirements
• Complete required load documentation, tickets, or digital records accurately
• Provide support with Driver and Skid Steer operations as needed, not afraid to roll up your sleeves to help the crew and ensure the job gets done.

Qualifications & Experience

• Minimum of 3 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.
• Proven experience operating excavators in industrial, construction, demolition, or scrap metal environments
• Strong understanding of safe equipment operation and hazard awareness
• Demonstrated ability to provide on-site crew leadership and work coordination
• Experience in mobile or field-based operations is an asset
• Strong communication, problem-solving, and time-management skills
• Dependable, safety-focused, and able to work independently

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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Pay: $115,000.00-$135,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Dental care
• Extended health care
• Life insurance
• RRSP match
• Vision care

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Regina, SK: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (preferred)

Application question(s):

• Do you have manual transmission experience?
• Do you have offroad experience?

Experience:

• Heavy Equipment Operating: 1 year (required)
• leadership: 1 year (preferred)

Licence/Certification:

• Class 1 Licence (required)

Work Location: In person