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
