CDL Equipment Operator – Union-Eligible Tree Care Crew

Asplundh Careers; Jefferson (WI); On-site; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits Available

Job summary

Asplundh Tree Expert, LLC is seeking an Equipment Operator Union CDL required to join a field crew. This full-time, non-exempt role will involve operating and maintaining a range of equipment, performing tree trimming work, and ensuring safety and quality in daily tasks.

The position requires a Class B CDL or higher with Air Brake endorsement, a valid driver’s license, and willingness to join the local union. Competitive hourly pay and benefits are available depending on location and role.

Qualifications

• Must be 18 years of age or older.
• Possesses working knowledge and be able to identify tree and shrub species.
• Familiar with electrical hazards.

Responsibilities

• Plans, assigns, directs, checks, and coordinates work.
• Operates and services equipment such as gasoline, hydraulic tools, power saws, power winches, mower deck, weed whacker, chipper, and sprayers.
• Cleans up and disposes of all debris.
• Uses hand-tools, such as axes, hand-lines, saws, block and tackle, pruners and other equipment as required.
• Sprays brush and stumps, making proper and selective application of herbicides.
• Responsible for quality and quantity of production.
• Performs all aspects of labor as necessary to keep crew operation flowing.
• Ensures the overall safety, quality and production requirements of the crew are met.
• Obtains written or oral permission from property owners to trim or remove trees or perform other work on property.
• Arranges with customer or property owner to obtain access, advises of interruption, explains work to be done, etc.

Skills

Driver license

CDL

Equipment operation

Safety consciousness

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

Asplundh Tree Expert, LLC is seeking an Equipment Operator Union CDL required to join a field crew. This full-time, non-exempt role will involve operating and maintaining a range of equipment, performing tree trimming work, and ensuring safety and quality in daily tasks.

The position requires a Class B CDL or higher with Air Brake endorsement, a valid driver’s license, and willingness to join the local union. Competitive hourly pay and benefits are available depending on location and role.