Equipment Operator : Elizabethton, TN

ISA Certified Arborist; Elizabethton (TN); On-site; USD 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company is seeking an Equipment Operator to operate heavy machinery for electric utility vegetation management. The role involves ensuring safe practices, maintaining equipment, and assisting crew members. Ideal candidates will have prior experience and a high school diploma.

Qualifications

• Prior heavy equipment operating experience preferred.
• Ability to obtain and maintain first-aid certification and CPR.

Responsibilities

• Operate heavy equipment to remove branches and tree material.
• Assist in preparing equipment and materials for daily work.
• Cleans up and disposes of all debris.

Skills

Communication

Physical strength

Endurance

Education

High School diploma

Job description

The Equipment Operator operates heavy equipment of various types to remove branches and tree material from electrical lines.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

1. Always follow and help enforce safe practices and rules.
2. Assist in preparing equipment and materials for each day’s work at the Foreperson’s direction.
3. Operate equipment as directed by the Foreperson.
4. Help maintain and repair equipment and tools used in operations.
5. Assist other crew members in all aspects of daily activities and take a leadership role when required.
6. Cleans up and disposes of all debris.
7. Set up barriers, warning signs, flags, markers, etc., to protect employees and the public.
8. Keep informed on new equipment, specifications, standard practices, operating procedures, and customer and company policies.
9. Track and report mileage to the Foreperson.
10. Perform duties for storm work as needed.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS

Prior heavy equipment operating experience in electric utility vegetation management, construction, logging, landscaping, mechanical, or military industries preferred.

EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS

High School diploma or education equivalent preferred.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

• Knowledge of daily maintenance and safe operation of all equipment used.
• Physical strength and good balance to climb into and around mobile equipment.
• Ability to enter and exit a vehicle multiple times daily.
• Ability to work outdoors under varying and sometimes adverse weather conditions.
• Ability to hear verbal instructions from a distance.
• Ability to obtain and maintain first-aid certification and CPR.
• Ability to wear necessary personal protective equipment (PPE).
• Good vision and attentiveness.
• Valid Driver’s License; CDL and DOT Medical Card if operating trucks over 26,000 lbs.
• Ability to read, write, and understand written and verbal instructions.
• Balance over uneven terrain.
• Effective communication skills.
• Endurance for a standard 8 or 10-hour workday.
• Willingness to travel out of town for storm restoration work when needed.

This job description is not exhaustive. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change or be assigned at any time with or without notice.