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 protected 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 equipmentProficiency 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

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📌 Equipment Operator (Alberta)
🏢 Brad Ryan - Wright Canada Holdings
📍 Alberta