Heavy Equipment Operator

Verdure Elements; Des Moines (IA); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in outdoor solutions is seeking a Heavy Equipment Operator in Des Moines, Iowa. The successful candidate will operate various types of equipment, ensuring they are maintained properly while promoting safety and efficiency on the job site. This role offers competitive pay, benefits, and a strong focus on teamwork and integrity.

Benefits

401K savings w/ 4% company match

Profit sharing through ESOP

Competitive paid time off and paid holidays

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Support for continued education and professional certificates

Qualifications

• Valid applicable CDL with air brake endorsement.
• Ability to operate a skid steer and other small equipment.
• Must have valid First-Aid and CPR cards or willing to obtain.

Responsibilities

• Operate various equipment for related assignments.
• Ensure proper care in the use and maintenance of equipment.
• Load and unload equipment from trailers.

Skills

Communication

Safety Awareness

Equipment Operation

Job description

Reports To: Tree Care Operations Manager

ABOUT WRIGHT OUTDOOR SOLUTIONS:

Wright Outdoor Solutions offers indoor and outdoor services to residential and commercial customers and their communities across the Midwest. These services include tree care, landscaping design install and maintenance, interior plant design and maintenance, lawn care, holiday lights and décor, snow and ice management, and mulch. Our operations are guided by a set of values: safety, integrity, excellence, respect, teamwork, innovation, and family. We abide by the highest ethical standards, knowing customer satisfaction is our first priority, and we work as a team to deliver creative solutions to our clients. Finally, we are proud of our family-founded history and have worked to retain those family values in our culture since becoming employee-owned in 2002. As our company continues to grow, new opportunities are becoming available.

JOB SUMMARY: The Heavy Equipment Operator is responsible for operating various equipment, completing related assignments with precision and efficiency, and ensuring the proper care and use of maintenance equipment.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS: Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential job functions:

Operate various equipment for related assignments

Ability to read and comprehend AWM for various equipment

Ensure proper care in the use and maintenance of equipment and supplies; promotes continuous improvement of workplace safety and environmental practices

Load and unload equipment from trailers

Maintain regular and punctual attendance at work and meetings

OTHER DUTIES: Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Comply with applicable federal, state, and local laws, rules, and regulations

Ensure that all work is performed in accordance with industry and company standards

Uphold the values of Wright Outdoor Solutions which includes; safety, integrity, excellence, stewardship and family

Perform other duties as related or assigned in all service areas of Wright Outdoor Solutions

JOB REQUIREMENTS:

Valid applicable CDL with air brake endorsement and clean driving record required

Must have valid First-Aid and CPR cards or be willing to obtain one

Ability to operate a skid steer and other small equipment

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES REQUIRED:

Ability to reach, climb, kneel, lift (up to 100 lbs.) and walk for extended periods of time

Ability to work outside of normal work schedule

Ability to read, write and speak English sufficient to perform job duties and to interact and communicate with employees and vendors

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: Wright Outdoor Solutions offer the following:

Industry leading compensation

401K savings w/ 4% company match

Profit sharing through Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) after 1 year of employment

Competitive paid time off and paid holidays

Medical insurance, dental insurance, and vision insurance

Support for continued education and professional certificates

Unique and inviting work environment

Wright Outdoor Solutions employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.