Equipment Operator: Storm Response & Crew Lead

ISA Certified Arborist; Laredo (TX); On-site; USD 34,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401K

Paid PTO

Job summary

XKIG ARBORIST SERVICES in Texas seeks a hands-on crew member to support vegetation management and storm restoration efforts. You will prepare equipment, operate it under Foreperson direction, and help maintain tools while ensuring safety and customer service.

This position requires travel for storm work and is safety sensitive, with background checks and drug screening. The job offers health insurance and a 401(k) plan as benefits.

Qualifications

• Two years' experience in vegetation management or related field.
• Experience operating vehicles and equipment safely.
• Ability to hear verbal instructions from a distance.

Responsibilities

• 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
• Performs daily reporting using AMS system to submit timesheets and billing information.
• Maintain above standard customer relations.

Skills

Vegetation management

Equipment operation

Safety compliance

Team leadership

Reporting timesheets

Job description

XKIG ARBORIST SERVICES in Texas seeks a hands-on crew member to support vegetation management and storm restoration efforts. You will prepare equipment, operate it under Foreperson direction, and help maintain tools while ensuring safety and customer service.

This position requires travel for storm work and is safety sensitive, with background checks and drug screening. The job offers health insurance and a 401(k) plan as benefits.