Under the direction of the Field Supervisor, Matting, all Operators will be responsible for operating designated equipment safely for the installation and service of all matting projects.

Major Responsibilities

• Install and remove allocated matting projects.
• Operate and maintain matting installation and service equipment (i.e. Loaders, grapple and hoes).
• Learn and be taught all aspects of field operations and matting equipment.
• Comply to all safety rules and regulations.
• Repair mats during slow times.
• Perform asset checks and inspections on customer sites and in Strad’s storage yards.
• Practice outstanding customer service at all times.
• Fill in appropriate field paperwork as required.
• Travel as required to matting project sites.
• Additional duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Education, Skills & Qualifications

• 1+ years’ experience with heavy equipment operation is required (i.e. Loaders and hoes).
• Experience with setting mats with loader and/or grapple is preferred.
• Previous knowledge and experience with Strad’s matting products is preferred.
• Customer Service Focused.
• Experience with MicroSoft Teams is preferred.
• Flexible schedule is required.
• Commitment to safe working practices.
• Efficient and display excellent time management skills.
• High standards of integrity, energy level, and motivation.
• Ability to be insurable for operations of Strad’s equipment.
• Ability to travel and be flexible with time scheduling to meet customer demands.
• Commitment to safe working practices.

Physical Requirements:

• Working in outdoor weather conditions in wet and extreme cold.
• Requires strenuous activities including walking, bending, climbing and being able to lift a minimum of 75 lbs.
• Must be mentally alert at all times.
• Long shifts, regularly 13 hour shifts of work and driving long distances in varying weather conditions.

Health and Safety:
All Employees as a minimum must:

• Take reasonable care to prevent harm to themselves
• Consider the potential for harm to others or the environment that may be caused by their acts or omissions
• Work in accordance with information and training provided
• Refrain from intentionally misusing or recklessly interfering with anything that has been provided for Health, Safety and Environmental reasons
• Report any hazardous defects in plant, equipment and workplace, or shortcomings in the existing controls, to a responsible person without delay.
• Not undertake any task for which authorization and/or training has not been given.