Equipment Operator

Brad Ryan - Wright Canada Holdings LTD; Calgary; On-site; CAD 42,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

Wright Tree Service of Canada is seeking an equipment operator and grounds technician to handle landscape maintenance, stump grinding, and operate heavy machinery including grapple trucks and skid-steers. You will inspect equipment, set up sites safely, and coordinate with crews to meet project demands.

Responsibilities include ensuring safety, maintaining records, and performing minor repairs while complying with all safety regulations and company policies.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or higher required.
• Valid Class 3 driver's license with a clean abstract.
• Experience operating heavy equipment such as Grapple Truck or Sennebogen.
• Must pass pre-employment drug test.
• Proficient English reading/writing/speaking.

Responsibilities

• Landscape maintenance and stump grinding.
• Operate skid-steer and related equipment.
• Inspect equipment to ensure safety and readiness.
• Set up worksite and position equipment for safe operation.
• Organize materials and attachments for tasks.
• Assess terrain to adjust equipment settings.
• Enforce on-the-job safety practices for crew.
• Identify and report equipment issues; perform minor repairs as needed.
• Protect employees and the public by coordinating with authorities during blockages.
• Keep records of equipment usage, maintenance and fuel consumption.
• Report progress and site conditions to supervisor.
• Document equipment damage per company protocol.
• Perform fertilization tasks such as root injections and insect control measures.

Skills

Grapple truck experience

Hazardous equipment awareness

Leadership ability

Microsoft Office proficiency

Apple product experience

Strong English communication

Education

High School Diploma or higher

Valid Class 3 driver’s license with clean abstract

Experience operating heavy equipment (Grapple Truck, Sennebogen)

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Apple devices proficiency

Job description

Wright Tree Service of Canada

Essential Job Duties:

(Tasks necessary and required to perform the job.)

• 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:

(Other nonessential duties that may be performed.)

• 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:

(Knowledge – Comprehension of a body of information acquired by experience or study. Skill – a present, observable competence to perform an activity. Ability – a competence to perform an observable behavior.)

• Grapple truck experience preferred
• Experience in working around hazardous equipmentProficiency 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 systems
• Experience 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:

(The minimum level of education obtained, certifications held, or experience in years acceptable for the role.)

• 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 (driver’s license, CDL, pesticide or herbicide license, CPR or first-aid certified)

• Willingness to obtain
• Valid First-Aid and CPR certificates

Language Requirements (read, write, speak):

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:

(The physical demands necessary to perform the job duties with or without a reasonable accommodation.)

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

Environmental Factors:

(The working conditions including environment if outside - weather/temperature, noise or otherwise normal office environment.)

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