Equipment Operator – Vegetation & Storm Crew Lead

ISA Certified Arborist; Laredo (TX); On-site; USD 34,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401K

Paid Time Off

Job summary

XKIG is seeking a field crew member to support vegetation management operations in Texas. You will prepare gear, operate equipment, and assist a Foreperson while upholding safety and efficiency standards.

Responsible for daily reporting, storm work as needed, and maintaining equipment and customer relations. This full-time role offers health insurance, 401K, and PTO; travel for storm restoration is required.

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

• Prepare equipment and materials for each 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 and take a leadership role when required.
• Cleans up and disposes of debris and sets up barriers and signs.
• Keeps informed on equipment specs and procedures and relations policies.
• Track and report mileage to Foreperson.
• Perform duties for storm work as needed.
• Submit daily timesheets and billing information in AMS system.
• Maintain excellent customer relations.

Skills

Vegetation management

Safety awareness

Hearing instructions

Education

Two years’ Vegetation Management experience

Job description

XKIG is seeking a field crew member to support vegetation management operations in Texas. You will prepare gear, operate equipment, and assist a Foreperson while upholding safety and efficiency standards.

Responsible for daily reporting, storm work as needed, and maintaining equipment and customer relations. This full-time role offers health insurance, 401K, and PTO; travel for storm restoration is required.