CDL Equipment Operator: Tree Care & Heavy Machinery

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 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.