Equipment Operator - Gainesville, TX

ISA Certified Arborist; Gainesville (TX); On-site; USD 23,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

Xylem Tree Experts in Gainesville, TX is seeking an Equipment Operator to operate heavy equipment for removing branches and tree material from electrical lines, under Foreperson direction.

You will handle safety, daily equipment prep, and basic maintenance, with potential storm-work duties. A CDL/DOT card and license are valued, and the role requires outdoor work in varying weather.

Qualifications

• Prior heavy equipment operating experience in utility vegetation management or related fields preferred.
• High School diploma or education equivalent preferred.

Responsibilities

• Follow safe practices and help enforce safety rules.
• Prepare equipment and materials for each day’s work as directed by Foreperson.
• Operate equipment as directed by Foreperson.
• Assist crew members and take a leadership role when required.
• Maintain and repair equipment and tools used in operations.
• Clean up debris and set up barriers, warning signs, and markers.
• Track and report mileage to Foreperson.
• Perform duties for storm work as needed.

Skills

Heavy equipment operation

Safety compliance

Driver's license

CDL and DOT Medical Card

First-aid/CPR

Communication

Education

High School diploma

Job description

• Pay or shift range: $17 USD to $21 USD
• This is an estimated pay range for this position. Final offers are based on various factors, including skill set, experience, location, qualifications and other job-related reasons.

Description

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

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Always follow and help enforce safe practices and rules
• Assist in preparing equipment and materials for each day’s work at Foreperson’s direction
• Operate equipment as directed by Foreperson
• Help maintain and repair equipment and tools used in operations
• Assist other crew members in all aspects of daily activities and take a leadership role when required
• Cleans up and disposes of all debris
• Sets up barriers, warning signs, flags, markers, etc. to protect employees and public
• Keeps informed on new equipment, specifications, standard practices, operating procedures, and customer and company employee relations policies and practices.
• Track and report mileage to Foreperson
• 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

• Must be knowledgeable about the daily maintenance and safe operations of all equipment used
• Must possess physical strength and good balance to climb into and around mobile equipment
• Must be able to enter and exit a vehicle numerous times a day
• Must be able to work outdoors under varying and sometimes adverse weather conditions
• Must be able to hear verbal instructions from a distance
• Must be able to obtain and maintain first-aid certification and CPR
• Must be able to wear necessary personal protective equipment (PPE)
• Must have good vision and be attentive
• Must have and maintain a Driver’s License if hired for a driving position; must have and maintain a CDL and DOT Medical Card to operate any truck over 26,000 lbs.
• Must be able to write, read and comprehend written and verbal job instructions/information
• Must be able to maintain balance over uneven terrain
• Must be able to communicate with others
• Must have endurance necessary to perform duties throughout a standard eight or ten hour day
• Must be able to travel out of town for storm restoration work when needed

This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Other duties, responsibilities, and activities may change or be assigned at any time with or without notice.

Xylem Tree Experts provides equal employment opportunity to all individuals regardless of their race, color, creed, religion, gender, age, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by state, federal, or local law.

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