Job Overview

- Operate logging equipment to support safe, effective timber harvesting and site operations.
- Work outdoors in changing weather and terrain, following established safety procedures and environmental requirements.
- Coordinate with crew members to move logs, maintain work areas, and complete daily assignments.
- Perform routine equipment inspections and basic maintenance; report defects or safety concerns promptly.

Responsibilities

- Operate logging and other heavy equipment, such as processors, feller bunchers, skidders, loaders, or similar machinery, as assigned.
- Use hand tools and power tools for routine field tasks and equipment upkeep.
- Conduct pre-operation checks, clean equipment, and assist with maintenance and minor troubleshooting.
- Follow safe operating practices around machinery, vehicles, and active work zones.
- Support site preparation and upkeep, including tasks related to landscape maintenance and construction activities.
- Use maps, GPS, or GIS information when navigating work areas or identifying locations.




- Communicate clearly with crew members and follow directions from supervisors.
- Keep equipment and work areas orderly, and report hazards, damage, or operational issues.

Experience

- Experience with heavy equipment operation is preferred; logging, construction, or related outdoor work experience is an asset.
- Mechanical knowledge and familiarity with equipment maintenance are desirable.
- Experience using hand tools and power tools is helpful.
- Landscape maintenance experience and familiarity with GIS or GPS-based navigation are considered assets.
- Commercial driving experience or a relevant license may be beneficial, depending on assigned duties.
- Ability to work safely outdoors, follow instructions, and collaborate as part of a crew is important.

Pay: $26.00-$35.00 per hour

Expected hours: No less than 52.5 per week

Work Location: Remote

📌 Logging Equipment Operators (Canada)
🏢 Nelson River Logging Ltd. Northern MB
📍 Canada