Grapple Truck Operator - Storm Cleanup Pro

Browns Tree Service LLC; Topeka (KS); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

401(k) matching

Bonus based on performance

Competitive salary

Health insurance

Paid time off

Job summary

Brown’s Tree Service is seeking an experienced Grapple Truck Operator to support storm cleanup and debris removal in Topeka, Kansas. The role requires dependable, safety-minded operators who can run equipment, work efficiently, and care for the truck they operate.

Responsibilities include safely operating grapple trucks, loading brush and debris, performing inspections, and maintaining daily paperwork. Travel for storm deployments may be required, with extended shifts during peak events.

Qualifications

• Previous grapple truck or similar heavy-equipment experience strongly preferred.
• Valid driver’s license required.
• CDL preferred and may be required depending on truck assignment.
• Must have a clean or acceptable driving record.
• Must be able to safely maneuver large trucks in tight residential and storm-damaged areas.
• Must be willing to travel for storm work when needed.
• Must be able to work long shifts, including 12-hour days, nights, weekends, and consecutive days during storm response.
• Must be able to work safely in changing weather and field conditions.

Responsibilities

• Safely operate a grapple truck for tree and storm debris removal.
• Load and haul brush, logs, limbs, and other vegetative debris.
• Operate the grapple efficiently without damaging trucks, trailers, utilities, property, or surrounding equipment.
• Perform daily pre-trip and post-trip inspections.
• Keep the truck clean, fueled, greased, and ready to work.
• Identify and immediately report mechanical or safety issues.
• Complete required daily paperwork, load tickets, and time records.
• Communicate with supervisors and ground personnel.
• Follow jobsite, DOT, utility, and company safety requirements.
• Work around tree crews, skid steers, loaders, chainsaw operators, and other heavy equipment.
• Be prepared to work extended hours during storm-response deployments.

Skills

Grapple truck operation

Safety-minded

Dependability

Communication with supervisors

Job description

Brown’s Tree Service is seeking an experienced Grapple Truck Operator to support storm cleanup and debris removal in Topeka, Kansas. The role requires dependable, safety-minded operators who can run equipment, work efficiently, and care for the truck they operate.

Responsibilities include safely operating grapple trucks, loading brush and debris, performing inspections, and maintaining daily paperwork. Travel for storm deployments may be required, with extended shifts during peak events.