- Pay
- $24 to $27 an hour
- 50 to 60 hours per week
- Job type
- Full time
- Early morning, Morning, Day, Evening, Night, Weekend, Shift, Overtime available
- Posted
- October 13, 2026
- Apply by
- November 2, 2026
- 19 days left
- Experience
- 3 years or more
- Openings
- 1 position
- Education
- No education required
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About the job
ESC Group Ltd is situated in Cochrane, AB and is hiring a Skidder operator to join the team. The successful candidate must be available to start work as soon as possible. We are offering a Seasonal employment or Full time opportunity. Shift timings include: Early morning, Morning, Day, Evening, Night, Weekend, Shift, Overtime available.
Position: Skidder operator
No. of vacancies: 1 vacancy
Salary: $24.00 to $27.00 hourly (To be negotiated) / 50 to 60 hours per week
Employment type: Seasonal employment - Full time
Shift: Early morning, Morning, Day, Evening, Night, Weekend, Shift, Overtime available
Location: Cochrane, AB, T4C 2B8
Job Description
- The candidate must write daily basic progress reports.
- The candidate must assist other logging workers.
Job Requirements
- The candidate must be fluent in English.
- There are no standard education requirements, such as a bachelor's degree, a certificate, or a diploma.
- The candidate must have 3 to less than 5 years of experience in a related field.
- The candidate must be able to handle a weight of up to 45 kg (100 lbs).
- The candidate must be dependable.
- The candidate must have good judgement skills.
- The candidate must be reliable.
- The candidate must be a good team player.
- The candidate must be accurate.
- The candidate must be well-organized.
Work Site Environment
- The candidate will be required to work long hours in an outdoor environment.
- The work site environment is noisy, and the candidate must be able to work with complete concentration even in such conditions.
- The candidate must be able to work in dusty conditions.
Additional Information
Work Conditions and Physical Capabilities
- The candidate should be required to handle heavy loads as part of routine work.
- The candidate must perform physically demanding tasks as part of their daily work.
- The candidate must be willing to work long hours in bending, crouching, and kneeling positions.
- The candidate must be able to perform tasks requiring manual dexterity.
- The candidate should have an eye for detail.
- The candidate must have excellent hand-eye coordination.
- The candidate must be willing to work long hours in various positions, including those that require sitting, standing, and walking, as well as those that involve physical activity.
Security and Safety
- The candidate must have a valid driver’s licence.
Transportation/travel information
- The candidate must have a valid driver’s licence.
How to apply
Use the provided options and submit your application if you are interested.
By email
By phone
By fax
4039329245
In person
439 Griffin Rd E
Cochrane, AB
T4C 2B8
Between 08:00 a.m. and 05:00 p.m.
- Answers to the following screening questions:
- Do you have experience working in this field?
Skills
- First Aid Certificate
- Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System (WHMIS) Certificate
- Transportation of Dangerous Goods (TDG) Certificate
- Dependability
- Judgement
- Reliability
- Team player
- Accurate
- Organized
Interested in this job?
Apply by November 2, 2026.
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