For more than 30 years, Oakridge Landscape Contractors has been dedicated to creating beautiful landscapes for clients in Southern Ontario. Our award-winning services have made us a leader in our industry and our talented team helps us achieve excellence in our work.

QUALIFICATIONS AND REQUIREMENTS:

• 421 License (required). Will consider 5 years of heavy truck AND equipment experience without certification.
• Driver’s License Class “G” or better.
• Be knowledgeable about gasoline engines and vehicles.
• Be knowledgeable on diesel vehicles and equipment.
• Perform preventative maintenance (semi-annual inspections).
• General truck, trailer, equipment repairs, and assets.

ABILITIES REQUIRED:

• Recognize and follow occupational hazards and standard safety precautions.
• Ability to lift 50 lbs. or more.
• Able to work efficiently with little supervision.

• Repair and maintain heavy equipment, including excavators, skid steers, dozers, back-hoe, etc.
• Take immediate action to rectify any hazardous conditions and report to management.
• Ensure that all of the tools you work with are in good and safe operating condition.
• Never allow vehicles or equipment to leave the shop unless they are safe to operate.
• Have red tags available (see red tag policy) when tools and equipment need repair or are faulty.
• Ensure that the shop is left in a clean and safe condition at the end of every day.
• Keep tools neat orderly and safe from theft and misplacement.
• Once per month inspect the shop fire extinguisher and mark on the tag initials and date.