Heavy Equipment Operators - Forestry Operations - 10/4 - Up to $45/hr - Edmonton, AB Backwoods Energy Services is seeking experienced Heavy Equipment Operators for their forestry operations in Alberta. Operators will work with a variety of forestry equipment, including mulchers, feller bunchers, processors, skidders, and excavators. This is an excellent opportunity for safety-focused individuals to join a leading Indigenous-owned company and work on large-scale land-clearing projects. The ideal candidates are reliable, motivated, and committed to safety and quality.
Perks & Advantages Competitive wages: $35 - $45 per hour
Consistent rotational work schedule (10 days on / 4 days off)
Opportunity to work on large-scale forestry and land-clearing projects
Safety-focused work environment
Long-term opportunities for qualified operators




What You’ll Need Minimum 2 years’ experience operating one or more of: Feller Buncher, Processor, Skidder, 250 HP Forestry Mulcher, or Excavator
Valid Class 5 Driver’s License with a clean driver’s abstract
Standard First Aid certification
CSTS 2020 certification
Ground Disturbance Level II certification
Physically capable of working outdoors in varying weather conditions
Willingness to work rotational shifts, overtime, weekends, and travel as required
Ability to successfully complete a practical competency assessment
What Will Make You Stand Out Forestry, right-of-way, or land-clearing experience preferred
Minimum 3 years of excavator experience preferred

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📌 Heavy Equipment Operator (Alberta)
🏢 Energy Job Shop
📍 Alberta