Equipment Operator - Tree & Utility Line Clearance

Trees, LLC; Raleigh (NC); On-site; USD 21,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

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Job summary

Asplundh Tree Expert, LLC seeks an Equipment Operator to operate heavy equipment for removing branches and tree material from electrical lines. This role emphasizes safety, efficiency, and coordination with the crew to keep work flowing.

Responsibilities include operating and servicing equipment, handling tools, obtaining access permissions, maintaining customer relations, and adhering to safety and production standards on site in Raleigh, NC.

Qualifications

• Must be 18 years of age or older.
• Able to identify tree and shrub species.
• Familiar with electrical hazards.
• High School Diploma or equivalent preferred.

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 with proper application of herbicides.
• Ensures safety, quality and production requirements are met.
• Obtains permission from property owners to trim or remove trees or perform work.

Skills

Tree species knowledge

Electrical hazard awareness

Driver license

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

Driver License

Job description

Asplundh Tree Expert, LLC seeks an Equipment Operator to operate heavy equipment for removing branches and tree material from electrical lines. This role emphasizes safety, efficiency, and coordination with the crew to keep work flowing.

Responsibilities include operating and servicing equipment, handling tools, obtaining access permissions, maintaining customer relations, and adhering to safety and production standards on site in Raleigh, NC.