Equipment Operator - Vegetation & Safety Lead

ISA Certified Arborist; Boone (NC); On-site; USD 30,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401K

Paid Time Off

Job summary

Xylem Tree Experts and Kendall Vegetation Services is seeking a field operations employee in Boone, NC. This full-time role involves vegetation management, equipment handling, and leadership support under the Foreperson's direction.

Responsibilities include following safety rules, maintaining gear, reporting mileage, and performing storm-work duties as needed. Benefits include health insurance and a 401K; background checks, drug screens, and E-Verify are part of the process.

Qualifications

• Two years’ experience in Vegetation Management.
• Experience in safe operations and maintenance of vehicles and equipment.
• Knowledge of daily maintenance and safe operations of all equipment used.
• Able to hear verbal instructions from a distance.

Responsibilities

• Follow safe practices and rules and help enforce them.
• Prepare equipment and materials for the day’s work as directed by Foreperson.
• Operate equipment as directed by Foreperson.
• Help maintain and repair equipment and tools used in operations.
• Assist crew members and take a leadership role when required.
• Clean up and dispose of debris.
• Set up barriers, warning signs, flags, or markers to protect employees and the public.
• Keep informed on new equipment, specs, and standard operating procedures.
• Track and report mileage to Foreperson.
• Perform duties for storm work as needed.
• Submit daily timesheets and billing information in AMS system.

Skills

Vegetation management

Safe operations

Equipment maintenance

Verbal instructions

Job description

Xylem Tree Experts and Kendall Vegetation Services is seeking a field operations employee in Boone, NC. This full-time role involves vegetation management, equipment handling, and leadership support under the Foreperson's direction.

Responsibilities include following safety rules, maintaining gear, reporting mileage, and performing storm-work duties as needed. Benefits include health insurance and a 401K; background checks, drug screens, and E-Verify are part of the process.