Equipment Operator - Muenster, TX

Xylem Tree Experts; Muenster (TX); On-site; USD 73,000 - 107,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in tree management is seeking an Equipment Operator to handle heavy machinery for vegetation management. The role involves ensuring safety practices, maintaining equipment, and assisting with daily operations. Candidates should have prior experience and a high school diploma, with strong physical abilities and communication skills necessary for the job.

Qualifications

• Prior heavy equipment operating experience preferred.
• Must maintain balance over uneven terrain.

Responsibilities

• Operate heavy equipment to remove branches and tree material.
• Assist in preparing equipment and materials for daily work.
• Help maintain and repair equipment used in operations.

Skills

Physical strength

Good balance

Communication

Endurance

Education

High School diploma

Job description

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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

Equipment Operators have no direct reports.

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.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Management and Manufacturing

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