Wright Tree Service of Canada
-Requires forestry operations experience
-Must hold a heavy truck driver's license
-Chainsaw experience required
-Involves remote work and travel required
Title: Heavy Equipment Operator
Type: Full-Time/Non-Exempt
Reports to: General Foreperson
Essential Functions:
- Operate various equipment for general site preparation, landscaping, and related assignments.
- 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.
- Perform routine inspection and general maintenance on equipment.
- Perform other duties as assigned or needed.
Minimum Requirements:
- Valid Class A or B CDL with airbrake endorsement and clean driving record.
- Ability to reach, climb, kneel, lift (up to 50 lbs.) and walk for extended periods of time
- Experience operating heavy equipment is preferred.
- Must be a motivated self-starter with the ability to work independently.
- Must be dependable, punctual and have a strong work ethic
- Must be detail oriented and have good communication skills
- Ability to read and complete daily paperwork
- Occasional overtime required including some Saturdays
