Heavy Equip Operator Non-union

Utility Lines Construction Services, LLC; Delhi (LA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Weekly

Career advancement

Health benefits

401(k) matching

Holiday pay

Life Insurance

Disability insurance

3-day weekend

Job summary

Asplundh Tree Expert, LLC seeks a Heavy Equipment Operator to remove branches from electrical lines using diverse machinery. You will operate and maintain gear, uphold safety standards, and coordinate tasks with crew members.

Knowledge of multiple tools and strong attention to detail are essential. The position offers a full-time schedule with 10-hour days, potential overtime, and opportunities for CDL certification and advancement.

Qualifications

• Must be 18 years of age or older.
• Must be familiar with electrical hazards.
• High School Diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Pre-employment drug screen, background, and/or MVR check may be required.
• Valid driver's license preferred.

Responsibilities

• Operates heavy equipment to remove branches and tree material from electrical lines.
• Operates and services equipment such as gasoline, hydraulic tools, power saws, power winches, mower deck, weed whacker, chipper, and sprayers.
• Uses hand tools (axes, pruners, lines, etc.) as required.
• Plans, assigns, directs, checks, and coordinates work.
• Ensures safety, quality, and production requirements are met.
• Trains new personnel.

Skills

Safety awareness

Equipment operation

Team coordination

Attention to detail

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

Gas-powered tools

Hydraulic tools

Power saws

Chipper

Job description

Heavy Equipment Operator

This position will operate various types of heavy equipment to remove branches/tree material from electrical lines.

Description

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Heavy Equipment Operator

This position will operate various types of heavy equipment to remove branches/tree material from electrical lines.

Job Type

Full-Time +, Non-Exempt

Pay

Competitive, Hourly

Benefits

• Paid Weekly
• Outstanding growth and career advancement opportunities
• Competitive health/benefits packages including sick pay
• 401(k) matching
• All major holidays paid after 90 days
• Life, Long-Term/Short-Term Disability Insurance
• Typical work week: Monday-Thursday (10hr days) – 40hr week and 3-day weekend
• Overtime opportunities available throughout the year
• Local and travel positions (with per diem) available
• You will be trained and certified in First Aid & CPR
• Company vehicle (dependent on position)
• Employee Assistance Program offered
• CDL certification opportunities available and paid by the company

Essential Functions & Responsibilities:

• Operates heavy equipment of various types to remove branches and tree material from electrical lines.
• Operates and services equipment such as gasoline, hydraulic tools, power saws, power winches, mower deck, weed whacker, chipper, and sprayers.
• Uses hand tools, such as axes, hand lines, saws, block and tackle, pruners, and other equipment as required.
• Plans, assigns, directs, checks, and coordinates work.
• Responsible for quality and quantity of production.
• Performs all aspects of labor as necessary to keep crew operation flowing.
• Ensures the overall safety, quality, and production requirements of the crew are met.
• Cleans up and disposes of all debris.
• Obtains written or oral permission from property owners to trim or remove trees or perform other work on the property. Arranges with customer or property owner to obtain access, advise of interruption, explain work to be done, etc.
• Promotes and maintains good customer and public relations through the effective accomplishment of assigned work and the appropriate behavior of employees on the crew.
• Safeguards employees and the public from hazards in and around the work area.
• Sets up barriers, warning signs, flags, markers, etc. to protect employees and the public.
• Trains new personnel.
• Keeps informed on new equipment, specifications, standard practices, operating procedures, and customer and company employee relations policies and practices.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Must be 18 years of age or older.
• Must be familiar with the electrical hazard.

Education & Experience

• High School Diploma or equivalent preferred.

Pre-Screen

• Upon offer, employees may be required to subject and pass a pre-employment drug screen, background, and/or MVR check.

License & Certifications:

• Valid driver's license preferred.

Physical Requirements:

• Rare: (less than 10%): sitting, kneeling, crawling, color-vision, climbing stairs.
• Occasional: (up to 33%): stooping, squatting, climbing on/off trucks, reading, pushing, climbing ladders, lifting up to 50 lbs.
• Frequent: (up to 66%): walking, body twisting, manual dexterity, speaking clearly, hearing-speech range, lifting, carrying, pulling, balancing, lifting up to 50 lbs.
• Continuous: (up to 100%): standing, sense of touch, seeing distant, climbing, gripping, lifting over 10 lbs. to 50 lbs., seeing, reaching, range of motion, depth perception.

Individuals with a disability who desire a reasonable accommodation can contact the ADA Coordinator by calling 1-833-222-3066.

We partner with the Department of Homeland Security/U.S. Customs and Immigration Service to e-Verify all newly hired employees.

Important Information for Applicants:

• Asplundh Tree Expert, LLC and its family of companies are Equal Opportunity Employers. We consider all qualified applicants without regard to any legally protected characteristic.
• If you require reasonable accommodation during the application or hiring process, please contact our ADA Coordinator at 1-800-248-8733, ext. 3656.
• Employment offers are contingent upon successful completion of applicable pre-employment requirements, which include background screening, drug testing, and employment eligibility verification.
• Compensation determination is based on market data, job scope and individual qualifications.
• We offer a competitive total rewards package inclusive of health and welfare and retirement benefits, as well as paid time off and holiday pay benefits.
• Unsolicited resumes without an executed agency agreement become the property of the company.