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Wright Tree Service of Canada

The Position: Equipment Operator

Type: Full-time

Reports To: General Foreperson

About Us:

We’re looking for driven individuals who are eager to grow, learn, and build a long-term career with us. If you thrive on challenges, are motivated to advance, and are ready to step outside your comfort zone, you’ll fit right in.

Why Wright Tree Service:

Because we’re not building a revolving door—we’re building a team. We’re employee-owned, focused on mentorship, and committed to safety, career growth, and respect. You won’t be a number here. You’ll be a leader in the making.

Extra Reasons to Join Us:

• Pay: $28- $30 per hour, based on experience, certifications, and commitment to on-going development.
• Mentorship and Training: Leading the industry with hands-on training.
• Growth: Wright believes in education and training; we pride ourselves on developing our workers to their full potential
• Work Shifts: Monday through Friday, with a minimum of 40 hours per week.
• Benefits: Comprehensive medical and dental benefits.
• PPE: 100% PPE provided, just bring your CSA- approved work boots.
• Employee Ownership: We are 100% employee owned. Units are on your behalf, based on the company’s safety and financial performance, at no cost to you.

Key Responsibilities:

• Operate a variety of mulching equipment, such as mulching machines, mulchers, skid steers, chippers, or tractors with mulching attachments, under high voltage power lines.
• Ensure that equipment is used properly and safely, following manufacturer guidelines and safety protocols
• Clear unwanted brush, trees, or overgrown vegetation using mulching machines, which chop and break down material into small mulch.
• Work on land clearing projects to prepare sites for new construction, landscaping, or forestry management.
• Perform routine inspections and maintenance on the equipment, including checking fluid levels, cleaning the equipment, and ensuring it operates efficiently.
• Report any mechanical issues to supervisors or maintenance teams.
• Safeguards employees and public from hazards in and around the work area. Cooperates with customer, police, and fire departments when blocking streets or driveways.
• Sets up barriers, warning signs, flags, etc. to protect employees as well as the public.
• Trained to perform tree and bucket rescue.
• Other duties as required.

Experience and Knowledge Expectations:

• Valid class 3 driver’s license, and current Drivers Abstract with less than 6 demerits.
• Have Airbrake endorsement or be willing to obtain.
• Applicant must pass pre-employment drug and screening.
• Valid First Aid and CPR or willingness to obtain.
• Experience operating heavy equipment such as tandem axel grapple truck, Sennebogen equipment, and chainsaw.
• Experience in working around hazardous equipment.
• Ability to work as part of a team in physically demanding environments, lifting up to 50 lbs on a regular basis.
• Motivated to learn independently and from team members, with strong time management skills.
• Comfortable working in noisy environments with proper PPE.
• Ability to operate and service all required tools and equipment.

Questions?

Reach out to — we’d love to hear from you.

Join Our Team:

Wright Tree Service of Canada is a business unit of an employee-owned company formed in 2017, known as Wright Canada Holdings (WCH). The Wright family of companies, established in 1933 in the United States, includes Wright Tree Service®, Wright Outdoor Solutions®, Eocene Environmental Group℠, Eocene Environmental Group of the West, Wright Tree Service of the West, Wright Tree Service of Puerto Rico, Wright Canada Holdings and commonly seen brands, such as Spectrum Resource Group, ArborCare and Verdure Elements.

We appreciate all applicants for their interest in the position. However, only candidates whose education and experience meet the requirements will be contacted. The posting will remain open until the role is filled.