Equipment Operator – Tree Care & Land Clearing

Asplundh Careers; Rolla (MO); On-site; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Asplundh Tree Expert, LLC is seeking an Equipment Operator to join our field crews in Missouri. The role involves operating and servicing various equipment, coordinating tasks, and ensuring safety and quality across assignments.

You will engage in debris cleanup, herbicide applications, and direct crew activities while maintaining strong customer relations on-site. Applicants should be comfortable with outdoor work, possess a high school diploma (preferred), and have a valid driver's license.

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 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, pruners and other equipment as required.
• Sprays brush and stumps with selective herbicide applications.
• Maintains quality and quantity of production.
• Keeps crew operations flowing and performs labor as needed.
• Ensures safety, quality and production requirements are met.
• Obtains permission from property owners to trim or remove trees.
• Schedules access with customers and explains work to be done.
• Promotes good customer relations and maintains professional conduct.
• Safeguards employees and the public from hazards.
• Sets up barriers, warning signs and other safety measures.
• Trains new personnel.
• Stays informed on equipment, procedures and policies.

Skills

Plan & direct work

Team coordination

Safety awareness

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent preferred

Tools

Gasoline tools

Power saws

Power winches

Mower deck

Weed whacker

Chipper

Sprayers

Job description

Asplundh Tree Expert, LLC is seeking an Equipment Operator to join our field crews in Missouri. The role involves operating and servicing various equipment, coordinating tasks, and ensuring safety and quality across assignments.

You will engage in debris cleanup, herbicide applications, and direct crew activities while maintaining strong customer relations on-site. Applicants should be comfortable with outdoor work, possess a high school diploma (preferred), and have a valid driver's license.