Crew Operators

Edko; Bossier City (LA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Edko, LLC is seeking candidates with experience in vegetation management or a related field. A background in forestry, arboriculture or a related field is beneficial but not required. Personnel are expected to perform herbicide applications along right-of-ways and road sides.

Operators will plan, direct, and coordinate application efforts, and interface with other personnel and customers. Responsibilities include working in varied weather, map interpretation, and possible overnight travel.

Qualifications

• Experience in vegetation management preferred.
• Ability to interpret and follow maps.
• Valid driver license with a clean driving record.

Responsibilities

• Ability to work in inclement weather.
• Interpret and follow maps.
• Use laptop and handheld computers.
• Travel overnight as required.
• Vegetation management and tree ID skills are a plus.
• Seasonal positions may become permanent.

Skills

Vegetation management

Tree knowledge

ID skills

Ability to work in inclement weather

Education

Forestry/arboriculture background beneficial

Job description

Edko, LLC is seeking candidates with experience in vegetation management or a related field. A background in forestry, arboriculture or a related field is beneficial but not required. Personnel are expected to perform herbicide applications along right-of-ways and road sides. Operators will plan, direct, and coordinate application efforts, and interface with other personnel and customers.

Requirements

• Ability to work in inclement weather.
• Ability to interpret and follow maps.
• Ability to use a laptop and handheld computers.
• Valid Driver License with a clean driving record is required.
• The ability to work independently for long hours and out of town with extended overnight travel.
• Vegetation management experience, tree knowledge and ID skills a Plus.

Responsibilities

• Ability to work in inclement weather.
• Ability to interpret and follow maps.
• Ability to use a laptop and handheld computers.
• Valid Driver License with a clean driving record is required.
• The ability to work independently for long hours and out of town with extended overnight travel.
• Vegetation management experience, tree knowledge and ID skills a Plus.
• Seasonal positions that could become permanent.
• Edko, LLC offers competitive wages and excellent benefits.
• Company Vehicle/Gas Card supplied for work related purposes.
• Meals and lodging are covered by company while traveling out of town.