Heavy Equipment Operator - Forestry

The Tremson Corp; New York (NY); Sur place; USD 52 000 - 78 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Competitive pay

Year-round work

Team environment

Advancement opportunities

Résumé du poste

Tremson Corp is seeking a skilled Heavy Equipment Operator with forestry and land clearing experience to join our field crew in the Tri-State area. You will operate a variety of machines and support production-focused work while prioritizing safety and efficiency.

Based in a team environment, you will manage equipment like excavators, wheel loaders, forestry mulchers, feller bunchers, and grinders, executing tree removal, site prep, and routine maintenance as part of a production-driven crew.

Qualifications

• Minimum experience of 5 years in heavy equipment operation.
• Experience operating heavy equipment in forestry, land clearing, or similar work.
• Strong understanding of job site safety and equipment operation.
• Ability to work in changing site conditions (woods, mud, uneven terrain).
• Reliable, self-motivated, and able to work as part of a team.
• Mechanical awareness and ability to execute basic maintenance on machine.

Responsabilités

• Operate heavy equipment safely and efficiently in land clearing environments.
• Perform tree removal, processing, and material handling.
• Assist with stump removal, site prep, and cleanup operations.
• Work closely with foreman and crew to maintain production pace.
• Perform daily equipment inspections and basic maintenance.
• Maintain clean and organized work areas on job sites.

Connaissances

5+ years experience

Forestry/land clearing

Safety awareness

Team player

Mechanical maintenance

Description du poste

Tremson Corp. is a full-service, family-owned and operated land clearing, wood recycling, and mulch production company with over 40 years of experience in the industry. We take on some of the most challenging and successful projects in the Tri-State area, servicing Westchester, Putnam, Dutchess, Orange, Litchfield, and Fairfield counties. We pride ourselves on our commitment to quality, efficiency and reliability. As we continue to grow, we are looking for a dedicated and equipment operator to join our team.

Position Overview

Tremson is looking for a skilled Heavy Equipment Operator with experience in forestry and land clearing operations. This position will involve running a variety of machines in active clearing environments and working as part of a production-focused crew.

• Excavators (grapples, clearing, stump removal)
• Wheel loaders
• Forestry mulchers
• Fellerbunchers
• Grinders

Responsibilities

• Operate heavy equipment safely and efficiently in land clearing environments
• Perform tree removal, processing, and material handling
• Assist with stump removal, site prep, and cleanup operations
• Work closely with foreman and crew to maintain production pacePerform daily equipment inspections and basic maintenance
• Maintain clean and organized work areas on job sites

Qualifications

• Minimum experience of 5 years in heavy equipment operation
• Experience operating heavy equipment in forestry, land clearing, or similar work
• Strong understanding of job site safety and equipment operation
• Ability to work in changing site conditions (woods, mud, uneven terrain)
• Reliable, self-motivated, and able to work as part of a team
• Mechanical awareness and ability to execute basic maintenance on machine

Preferred (Not Required)

• Class A CDL
• Experience with forestry-specific equipment (feller buncher, skidder, excavator, loaders)
• Prior experience in land clearing or logging operations
• General knowledge of tree felling

What We Offer

• Competitive pay based on experience
• Consistent, year-round work
• Strong team environment in a growing company
• Opportunity for advancement as Tremson continues to expand

Live farther away? We may be able to make it work.

For experienced forestry operators traveling from outside the Brewster area, weekday housing may be available - work with us Monday-Friday and head home for the weekend.