Equipment Operator

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 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