Skidder Operator - Logging

  • Spruce Grove
  • Zell Industries Inc.

Work Site Environment :

  • Outdoors
  • Dangerous
  • Wet/damp
  • Noisy
  • Odours

Work Setting :

  • Room and board provided
  • Rural area
  • Remote location

Tasks :

  • Write daily basic progress reports
  • Operate cable or grapple skidder to move or yard felled trees
  • Maintain and perform minor repairs on skidders, chain saws and other equipment

Certificates, Licences, Memberships, and Courses :

  • Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System (WHMIS) Certificate

Type of Logging :

  • Clear cutting (patch logging)

Security and Safety :

  • Driver's validity licence check
  • Driving record check (abstract)

Transportation/Travel Information :

  • Valid driver's licence
  • Travel expenses not paid by employer

Work Conditions and Physical Capabilities :

  • Fast-paced environment
  • Physically demanding

Weight Handling :

  • Up to 23 kg (50 lbs)

Own Tools/Equipment :

  • Steel-toed safety boots
  • Hard hat
  • Safety glasses/goggles
  • Safety vest
  • Gloves

Personal Suitability :

  • Dependability
  • Effective interpersonal skills
  • Excellent oral communication
  • Flexibility
  • Judgement
  • Reliability
  • Team player

Screening questions :

  • Are you available for shift or on-call work?
  • Do you have previous experience in this field of employment?
  • Do you have the above-indicated required certifications?

Health benefits :

  • Dental plan
  • Health care plan
  • Vision care benefits

Financial benefits :

  • Bonus