Chainsaw Operator

Wright Tree Service of Canada

The Position: Chainsaw Operator

Type: Full-time

Reports To: General Foreperson

About Us:

Wright Tree Service, a business unit of Wright Canada Holdings, provides vegetation management, storm restoration, and work planning services to utility companies and their communities across North America.

Why Wright Canada Holdings:

A Company Culture of Safety, Family, Integrity, Excellence and Stewardship.

Pay rate of $28 to $36 per hour based on experience.

We provide ALL equipment needed except your CSA Certified Work Boots.

Working shifts of 10 days on and 4 days off or 14 days on with 7 days off.

Compensated travel time, depending on working location, and live out allowance.

Medical and Dental benefits.

Employee Ownership potential.

Key Responsibilities:

Help with tree removal and disposal of limbs, branches, tree debris, and underbrush around utility lines.

Participate in tree planting and care, ensuring proper planting techniques and soil management.

Operate and maintain arborist tools and equipment (chainsaws, ropes, etc.) safely and efficiently.

Follow all safety protocols and wear appropriate protective equipment, including helmets, gloves, and harnesses.

Work with the team to ensure that work is done efficiently and according to industry standards.

Keep work areas clean and organized, removing debris and ensuring a safe environment for the crew.

Attend training sessions and learn from experienced arborists to build knowledge in tree care techniques and vegetation management.

Ensure work is done in compliance with environmental regulations, minimizing damage to natural habitats and wildlife.

Be willing to grow and learn in the role, through training from a designated arborist.

Other duties as required.

Experience and Knowledge Expectations:

Basic knowledge of trees, including identification and growth habits.

Minimum of one year of chainsaw experience.

Utility Tree Worker certification would be considered an asset.

High School Diploma or equivalent.

Valid Class 5 driver’s license with a clean driving record; air brakes endorsement is a plus.

Applicant must pass pre-employment drug screening.

Valid First-Aid and CPR certificates.

Willingness to travel within the province of Manitoba.

Ability to work as part of a team in physically demanding environments.

Motivated to learn independently and from team members, with strong time management skills.

Proficiency in operating and maintaining tools and equipment.

Comfortable working in noisy environments with proper PPE.

Willingness to work long hours, overtime, and participate in on-call rotations during emergencies.

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.

Our hiring practices ensure that all qualified candidates are considered, and decisions are merit-based. We invite applicants of all racial and ethnic backgrounds, ancestry, religious beliefs, gender/gender identity, sexual orientation, age, family/marital status, and physical and mental disabilities.

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.

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