Equipment Operator

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 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 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