Heavy Equipment Operator – Forestry Mulching for Utilities

ISA Certified Arborist; Missouri; On-site; USD 28,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401K

PTO

Job summary

ISA Certified Arborist is seeking a Mulcher Equipment Operator to run heavy equipment used to clear branches and tree material from electrical lines. Experience with mulchers or Geo Boy, Barko, or skidsteer is required.

The role includes daily equipment prep, operation, and maintenance under the Foreperson, with travel for storm restoration as needed. Applicants should have prior heavy equipment experience in relevant industries and a high school diploma or equivalent.

Qualifications

• Prior heavy equipment operating experience in electric utility vegetation management, construction, logging, landscaping, mechanical, or military industries preferred.
• High School diploma or education equivalent preferred.
• Must be able to pass background check and drug screen.
• Must have and maintain a CDL and DOT Medical Card to operate any truck over 26,000 lbs.

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

DOT Medical Card

Physical stamina

Ability to work outdoors

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Job description

ISA Certified Arborist is seeking a Mulcher Equipment Operator to run heavy equipment used to clear branches and tree material from electrical lines. Experience with mulchers or Geo Boy, Barko, or skidsteer is required.

The role includes daily equipment prep, operation, and maintenance under the Foreperson, with travel for storm restoration as needed. Applicants should have prior heavy equipment experience in relevant industries and a high school diploma or equivalent.