Equipment Operator — Tree Trimming & Utility Lines

Asplundh Tree Expert, LLC; Saint Robert (MO); On-site; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Full time

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Job summary

Asplundh Tree Expert, LLC is seeking an Equipment Operator to operate heavy equipment used to remove branches and tree material from electrical lines. The role requires attention to safety, skill in operating various tools, and ability to manage debris removal efficiently.

The position emphasizes coordination of crew work, adherence to production standards, and maintaining good customer relations while ensuring compliance with safety procedures and company policies.

Qualifications

• Must be 18 years of age or older.
• Possesses working knowledge and be 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.
• Arranges with customer or property owner to obtain access, advises of interruption, explains work to be done, etc.
• Promotes and maintains good customer and public relations through the effective accomplishment of assigned work and the appropriate behavior of employees on the crew.
• Safeguards employees and the public from hazards in and around work area.
• Sets up barriers, warning signs, flags, markers, etc. to protect employees and public.
• Trains new personnel.
• Keeps informed on new equipment, specifications, standard practices, operating procedures, and customer and company employee relations policies and practices.

Skills

Identify tree species

Electrical hazard awareness

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Tools

Driver License

Job description

Asplundh Tree Expert, LLC is seeking an Equipment Operator to operate heavy equipment used to remove branches and tree material from electrical lines. The role requires attention to safety, skill in operating various tools, and ability to manage debris removal efficiently.

The position emphasizes coordination of crew work, adherence to production standards, and maintaining good customer relations while ensuring compliance with safety procedures and company policies.