Heavy Equipment Operator

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt Reports To: Tree Care Operations Manager ABOUT WRIGHT OUTDOOR SOLUTIONS: Wright Outdoor Solutions offers indoor and outdoor services to residential and commercial customers and their communities across the Midwest. These services include tree care, landscaping design install and maintenance, interior plant design and maintenance, lawn care, holiday lights and decor, snow and ice management, and mulch. Our operations are guided by a set of values: safety, integrity, excellence, respect, teamwork, innovation, and family. We abide by the highest ethical standards, knowing customer satisfaction is our first priority, and we work as a team to deliver creative solutions to our clients. Finally, we are proud of our family-founded history and have worked to retain those family values in our culture since becoming employee-owned in 2002. As our company continues to grow, new opportunities are becoming available. JOB SUMMARY: The Heavy Equipment Operator is responsible for operating various equipment, completing related assignments with precision and efficiency, and ensuring the proper care and use of maintenance equipment. ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS: Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential job functions: Operate various equipment for related assignments Ability to read and comprehend AWM for various equipment Ensure proper care in the use and maintenance of equipment and supplies; promotes continuous improvement of workplace safety and environmental practices Load and unload equipment from trailers Maintain regular and punctual attendance at work and meetings OTHER DUTIES: Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice. Comply with applicable federal, state, and local laws, rules, and regulations Ensure that all work is performed in accordance with industry and company standards Uphold the values of Wright Outdoor Solutions which includes; safety, integrity, excellence, stewardship and family Perform other duties as related or assigned in all service areas of Wright Outdoor Solutions JOB REQUIREMENTS: Valid applicable CDL with air brake endorsement and clean driving record required Must have valid First-Aid and CPR cards or be willing to obtain one Ability to operate a skid steer and other small equipment Experience operating heavy equipment KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES REQUIRED: Ability to reach, climb, kneel, lift (up to 100 lbs.) and walk for extended periods of time Ability to work outside of normal work schedule Ability to read, write and speak English sufficient to perform job duties and to interact and communicate with employees and vendors ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: Wright Outdoor Solutions offer the following: Industry leading compensation 401K savings w/ 4% company match Profit sharing through Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) after 1 year of employment Competitive paid time off and paid holidays Medical insurance, dental insurance, and vision insurance Career advancement opportunities Support for continued education and professional certificates Unique and inviting work environment Wright Outdoor Solutions employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. About Wright Outdoor Solutions & Verdure Elements Formed from the merger of Wright Tree Care and Heard Gardens, Wright Outdoor Solutions has been caring for Central Iowa's outdoor spaces since 1928. In 2013, we purchased local Iowa company The Growing Concern, which allowed us to take our services indoors as well. In 2019, we expanded our reach into the Omaha market through the acquisition of Omaha based company Verdure Elements, offering interior plantscaping, seasonal color, and holiday design services. We are proud to be employee owned and offer a complete package of services for the care of your property. Our services include tree care, landscaping and maintenance, plant design and maintenance, lawn care, holiday lights and decor, snow and ice management, and mulch. To be the industry leader throughout the Central Midwest region, investing in our expertise, modernization and capital. To provide the highest quality service and products to our customers. To provide attractive value appreciation to our employee owners. To provide team members a home that enables them to achieve their personal and professional goals.