Equipment Operator: Tree & Brush Crew

Asplundh Careers; Perryville (MO); On-site; USD 2,066,000 - 3,031,000; Full time

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Job summary

Asplundh Careers is seeking an Equipment Operator to join our crew in Missouri. The role involves operating and servicing equipment, applying herbicides, and maintaining safety and productivity on site.

The position requires at least a high school diploma, familiarity with electrical hazards, and the ability to work 18+ with valid driving credentials. Pre-employment screenings may apply and all work will aim to protect crew safety and customer relations.

Qualifications

• Must be 18 years or older.
• Able to identify tree and shrub species.
• Familiar with electrical hazards.

Responsibilities

• Plans, assigns, directs, checks, and coordinates work.
• Operates and services equipment such as gasoline, hydraulic tools, power saws, power winches, mower deck, weed whacker, chipper, and sprayers.
• Cleans up and disposes of all debris.
• Uses hand-tools, such as axes, hand-lines, saws, block and tackle, pruners and other equipment as required.
• Sprays brush and stumps, making proper and selective application of herbicides.
• Responsible for quality and quantity of production.
• Performs all aspects of labor as necessary to keep crew operation flowing.
• Ensures the overall safety, quality and production requirements of the crew are met.
• Obtains written or oral permission from property owners to trim or remove trees or perform other work on property.

Skills

Tree/shrub species ID

Safety awareness

Identify electrical hazards

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

Asplundh Careers is seeking an Equipment Operator to join our crew in Missouri. The role involves operating and servicing equipment, applying herbicides, and maintaining safety and productivity on site.

The position requires at least a high school diploma, familiarity with electrical hazards, and the ability to work 18+ with valid driving credentials. Pre-employment screenings may apply and all work will aim to protect crew safety and customer relations.