Equipment Operator

Wright Canada Holdings Ltd; Calgary; On-site; CAD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Wright Canada Holdings Ltd in Calgary is seeking a hands-on equipment operator to perform landscape maintenance, stump grinding and safe operation of heavy machinery. You will inspect gear, set up worksites and document usage and maintenance, ensuring compliance with safety standards.

The role requires experience with grapple trucks and other heavy equipment, a Class 3 license, and the ability to work long hours, potentially including overtime and on-call shifts to support emergency needs.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or higher.
• Valid Class 3 driver’s license with a current Driver’s Abstract and less than 6 demerits.
• Experience operating heavy equipment such as Tandem Axel Grapple Truck and Sennebogen equipment.
• Ability to pass a pre-employment drug test.

Responsibilities

• Landscape maintenance and stump grinding.
• Operate skid-steer and grapple truck safely.
• Inspect equipment daily for safety.
• Set up the worksite and ensure proper positioning.
• Record equipment usage and maintenance.

Skills

Grapple truck

Hazardous equipment

Equipment operation

Safety leadership

Team leadership

Lifting 50 lb

Task prioritization

MS Office

Customer service

PPE safety

On-call overtime

Tool maintenance

English fluency

Communication

Education

High School Diploma

Class 3 driver's license

Heavy equipment experience

Pre-employment drug test

Job description

Essential Job Duties

• Landscape maintenance, including stump grinding
• Skid-steer operations
• Conduct an initial equipment inspection to ensure machinery is safe and ready for the day’s tasks
• Adjust operations based on changing conditions or shifting project needs
• Set up the worksite, ensuring the equipment is positioned correctly for safe operation
• Help organize the materials and equipment needed for specific tasks (e.g., ensuring the right attachments are used)
• Assess the terrain or job conditions to adjust equipment settings or approaches
• Help enforce on-the-job safety practices for crew members
• Identify potential problems with machinery before they become major issues, making minor repairs as needed, and informing the supervisor
• Safeguard employees and the public from hazards in and around the work area, cooperating with customers, police, and fire departments when blocking streets or driveways
• Set up barriers, warning signs, and flags to protect both employees and the public, while being trained to perform tree and bucket rescues
• Ensure equipment is cleaned and properly stored at the end of each shift
• Keep accurate records of equipment usage, maintenance, and fuel consumption
• Report on the job progress, site conditions, and any issues that arise
• Document equipment damage or accidents according to company protocols
• Perform fertilization tasks, including root injection for trees and soap application for insect control
• Support, actively participate, and act in accordance with Wright’s culture of safety and employee ownership
• Comply with applicable federal, provincial, and municipal laws, state, and local laws, rules, and regulations; maintains knowledge of and follows all company policies and procedures
• Maintain regular and punctual attendance at work and meetings

Other Duties

• Occasional travel outside of the office may be required
• During emergencies or natural disasters may be required to be on duty for the duration of the disaster
• Works around excessive noise from machines, chainsaws, woodchipper and must wear proper personal protective equipment

Knowledge, Skills & Ability Requirements

• Grapple truck experience preferred
• Experience in working around hazardous equipment
• Proficiency in operating and maintaining tools and equipment
• Enforces on-the-job safety practices
• Ability to guide and lead those on the job
• Possesses the ability to lift move and maneuver up to 50 pounds on an infrequent basis and up to 30 pounds on a frequent basis
• Ability to prioritize competing tasks as new situations continue to emerge
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite products utilizing the latest operating systemsExperience with Apple-based products
• Demonstrate excellent customer service focusing on rapport-building, listening, questioning and patience
• Comfortable working in noisy environments with proper PPE
• Willingness to work long hours, overtime, and participate in on-call rotations during emergencies
• Ability to operate and service all required tools and equipment
• Ability to read, write and speak English sufficient to perform job duties and to interact and communicate with employees and vendors

Education, Certification & Experience Requirements

• A High School Diploma or higher
• Valid class 3 driver’s license, with a current Driver’s Abstract, and less than 6 demerits
• Experience operating heavy equipment such as Tandem Axel Grapple Truck and Sennebogen equipment
• Ability to pass a pre-employment drug test

Other Preferred Requirements

• Willingness to obtain Valid First-Aid and CPR certificates
• driver’s license, CDL, pesticide or herbicide license, CPR or first-aid certified

Language Requirements

English - Read, Write, Speak

Spanish - Read, Write, Speak

Other Language _________________ - Read, Write, Speak

Travel Requirements

• No-Seldom
• Yes-Occasional (up to 5%)
• Yes-Moderate (5% to 25%)
• Yes-Substantial (25% to 50%)
• Yes-Extensive (greater than 50%)

Physical Characteristics

• Sit for long periods of time while operating equipment
• Lift heavy objects, up to 20 pounds, on an infrequent basis

Environmental Factors

• Working outside in extreme weather conditions
• Regular and consistent exposure to loud noises from equipment and machinery

Company Background

An employee-owned company formed in 2017, Wright Canada Holdings is a prominent leader in several environmental services industries, representing our family of companies across Canada and is comprised of Spectrum Resource Group, Wright Tree Service of Canada, ArborCare and CNUC of Canada. Our operations and clientele stretch across Canada from British Columbia to New Brunswick. Together as a family of companies, we provide integrated vegetation management, consulting and operations, and other outdoor services in Canada. Wright Tree Service of Canada offers the entire package of vegetation management services, including integrated vegetation management, storm restoration, work planning services to utility companies and their communities across Canada. ArborCare provides commercial and residential tree and lawn care services in Calgary. Assisting utilities in improving their utility vegetation management programs through inspection and auditing services, emergency response, consulting, and research, often combined with software and LiDAR solutions in Canada. Spectrum Resource Group is an integrated vegetation management solutions provider with expertise in reforestation, vegetation management and forest management. They provide these services to federal, provincial, regional, local and Indigenous governments, to the forestry, energy, mines, petroleum, transportation and utility sectors, and to numerous regional invasive species organizations across Canada.