CDL Equipment Operator

Grays Tree Service; Bessemer (AL); On-site; USD 48,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

PTO & holidays

OT opportunities

Disability insurance

Life & AD&D

401(k) match

Health, Dental, Vision

HSA / FSA options

Pre-tax commuter

Legal assistance

Supplemental insurance

Company gear

Training/licensing

Career progression

Team-oriented environment

Learn heavy machinery

Long-term employment

Job summary

Gray’s Tree Service is seeking a CDL Equipment Operator to join our outdoor-focused team. You will drive manual-transmission trucks, grapple trucks, cranes, and other heavy equipment between job sites while supporting tree care operations.

Responsibilities include loading and unloading materials, assisting with ground operations, and performing routine inspections. The role requires safety awareness, teamwork, and willingness to learn new equipment and licensing.

Qualifications

• CDL required with Class A or B
• Air brake endorsement is required
• Experience operating heavy equipment is a plus

Responsibilities

• Safely operate CDL vehicles and equipment on various job sites
• Assist with loading/unloading logs, branches, and materials
• Support tree care crews with ground operations and equipment

Skills

CDL Class A/B

Air brake endorsement

Operate heavy equipment

Job description

Gray’s Tree Service, a trusted leader in professional tree care for over 25 years, is seeking a skilled CDL Equipment Operator to join our dedicated team. This is an excellent opportunity for a motivated CDL professional who enjoys working outdoors, operating a variety of heavy equipment, and supporting tree care operations. At Gray’s, employees benefit from a supportive, team-oriented environment, ongoing training, and opportunities for career advancement. Join a company that values safety, professionalism, and long-term growth.

Responsibilities

• Safely operate CDL vehicles and equipment, including manual-transmission trucks, grapple trucks, cranes, and other commercial vehicles between job sites
• Assist with the loading, unloading, and transportation of logs, branches, wood waste, and related materials
• Support tree care crews with ground operations, debris handling, ropes, tools, and equipment
• Operate specialized tree-care equipment such as chippers, stump grinders, skid steers, and knuckle booms as trained
• Perform routine inspections and basic maintenance of assigned trucks and equipment, reporting any issues promptly
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe job site in accordance with company safety procedures and ANSI tree care safety standards
• Work collaboratively with climbers, ground crew members, foremen, and other equipment operators to ensure efficient operations
• Assist with traffic and pedestrian control as needed
• Participate in storm cleanup, emergency response, and occasional weekend work as required
• Engage in company-provided training to develop additional equipment and operational skills
• Work outdoors in varying weather conditions

Qualifications

• Valid Class A or Class B CDL
• Air brake endorsement
• Experience operating commercial trucks and/or heavy equipment preferred
• Experience with grapple trucks, knuckle booms, cranes, dump trucks, or similar equipment is highly preferred
• Ability to operate manual-transmission equipment
• Experience in tree care, landscaping, construction, waste management, or similar outdoor work is a plus
• Ability and willingness to assist with loading and unloading trucks and materials
• Physically able to perform demanding work outdoors in various weather conditions
• Reliable transportation to and from job sites
• Strong safety awareness and commitment to following established procedures
• Positive attitude, strong work ethic, and ability to work effectively as part of a team
• Willingness to work Monday through Friday, 7:00 AM–5:00 PM, with every other Saturday required
• Willingness to learn new equipment and pursue additional training or licensing

Benefits

• Competitive pay with opportunities for 40+ hours per week
• Paid time off (PTO) and holidays
• Overtime opportunities during storm cleanup and peak seasons
• Employer-paid long-term and short-term disability insurance
• Employer-paid basic life & AD&D insurance
• 401(k) retirement plan with up to 4% company match
• Flexible health, dental, and vision insurance options through Cigna
• Health Savings Account (HSA) with employer contribution or Flexible Spending Account (FSA) options
• Pre-tax commuter benefits
• Legal assistance plan
• Supplemental insurance options, including critical illness, accident, and hospital indemnity coverage
• Company gear and swag
• Employer-funded training and licensing opportunities
• Career progression and leadership opportunities
• Team-oriented work environment
• Opportunity to learn and operate cranes, grapple trucks, and other heavy machinery
• Stable, long-term employment with an established company