Field Equipment Operator — Storm Restoration & Utility Gear

ISA Certified Arborist; Gainesville (TX); On-site; USD 28,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

401K

Paid Time Off

Job summary

ISA Certified Arborist is seeking an Equipment Operator to run heavy equipment for removing branches and tree material from electrical lines. CDL preferred, valid driver’s license required. Experience with Barko, Linebacker, and Jarraff equipment is desired.

Position requires following safety practices, assisting Foreperson, and leading crew when needed. Travel for storm restoration work may be required; full-time with benefits. Background checks and drug screen may be required.

Qualifications

• Prior heavy equipment operating experience in electric utility vegetation management, construction, logging, landscaping, mechanical, or military industries preferred.

Responsibilities

• Always follow and help enforce safe practices and rules.
• Assist in preparing equipment and materials for each day’s work at Foreperson’s direction.
• Operate equipment as directed by Foreperson.
• Help maintain and repair equipment and tools used in operations.
• Assist other crew members in all aspects of daily activities and take a leadership role when required.
• Cleans up and disposes of all debris.
• Sets up barriers, warning signs, flags, markers, etc. to protect employees and public.
• Keeps informed on new equipment, specifications, standard practices, operating procedures, and customer and company employee relations policies and practices.
• Track and report mileage to Foreperson.
• Perform duties for storm work as needed.

Skills

Heavy Equipment Operation

CDL Preferred

Safety Awareness

Leadership Ability

Education

High School Diploma

Tools

Barko Mower

Linebacker Mower

Jarraff Sky Trim

Job description

ISA Certified Arborist is seeking an Equipment Operator to run heavy equipment for removing branches and tree material from electrical lines. CDL preferred, valid driver’s license required. Experience with Barko, Linebacker, and Jarraff equipment is desired.

Position requires following safety practices, assisting Foreperson, and leading crew when needed. Travel for storm restoration work may be required; full-time with benefits. Background checks and drug screen may be required.