Heavy Equipment Operator - Material Handler

About Us

At SECURE, we lead the way in waste management and energy infrastructure, providing unmatched security and peace of mind to our clients. Our strength lies in our size, extensive network, solid reputation, industry expertise, and a relentless can-do attitude.

With an expansive infrastructure network spanning Western Canada and North Dakota, we deliver essential solutions where they are needed most. Our partnerships focus on safely recovering oil and metals, disposing of liquid and solid waste, recycling materials such as metals, water, and oil, and reclaiming contaminated land to reduce environmental footprints.

SECURE is committed to innovation, helping our customers lower costs, reduce greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, and exceed their business, safety, and environmental goals. We go beyond expectations — mitigating risks, reducing financial obligations, and maximizing value for our clients.

Join SECURE, where we step up to make a meaningful difference in the industries we serve and the world we share.

Your Opportunity at SECURE

As our Heavy Equipment Operator (Material Handler), you will be responsible for moving, reducing, processing, and loading materials as dictated by production activity.  Your organizational and time management skills will play a key role in your success.  

The Team

You will be part of a safety-first team where your contributions directly support efficient and sustainable metal recycling operations. This hands-on role offers the opportunity to work with a variety of equipment, develop new skills through cross-training, and grow your career in a collaborative environment that values teamwork, continuous learning, and operational excellence. 

Work Environment

This is a Monday to Friday position working 3:00PM to 12:00AM with rotating Saturdays and is located in Edmonton AB. 

A Day in The Life

• Load railcars with recycled metal materials
• Operate material handler in a safe and effective manner
• Move, reduce, process, and load materials as dictated by production activity
• 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

Skills, Experience & Qualifications

• 1+ years’ experience operating material handlers with grapple and magnet
• Scrap metal experience is preferred
• Excellent time management and organizational skills
• Positive attitude
• Excellent communication skills
• Ability to monitor processes, material and operating environment
• Mechanically inclined
• Safety conscious

What's in it for you

At SECURE, we focus on opportunities for growth and improvement; for our employees, our customers, our partners, and the communities we operate in. We are an energetic team, driven by the needs of our customers, and we care about making a meaningful contribution. We strive to attract, retain, and motivate employees by offering a competitive compensation package that recognizes employee contributions and performance.

In addition to rewarding job opportunities, we offer:

• Competitive industry wages, and compensation programs which includes:
• Employer paid benefits: health, dental & more
• Health care spending account
• Employee wellness program
• Employee savings plans
• Career progression
• A competitive employee referral program
• Industry leading safety standards
• Community investment initiatives Our Stories

We believe our team’s strength comes from our diversity.

Every SECURE employee has a right to feel safe and welcome. We pride ourselves on being respectful workplace where all employees have equal access to opportunity and support. 

We are a trusted partner. We extend those same efforts outside of the organization through our respectful engagement with our diverse base of stakeholders in the communities in which we operate.

Applicants are not assessed on the grounds of race, national or ethnic origin, colour, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, marital status, or physical handicap. Our operations span across Canada and the United States and we actively seek out a wide range of applicants for both field operations and office roles.