Heavy Equipment Operator – Line Clearance

Asplundh Careers; Mooresville (NC); On-site; USD 25,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive wages

Direct Deposit

Paid vacation/holidays

Health benefits

Retirement benefits

Tools provided

Safety training

Drug-free workplace

FMLA support

Job summary

Asplundh Careers seeks an Equipment Operator (Driver License Required) to remove branches and tree material from electrical lines and support vegetation management services. The role involves operating heavy equipment, transporting gear across locations, and performing field maintenance on right-of-way areas.

Qualified candidates will have at least a High School Diploma, basic knowledge of tree species, and familiarity with electrical hazards. CDL is preferred; driver’s license is required.

Qualifications

• Minimum 18 years of age or older.
• Must be able to identify tree and shrub species.
• Familiar with electrical hazards and safety rules.

Responsibilities

• Operates heavy equipment such as bulldozers, backhoes, skid steers, excavators, loaders, dump trucks, mowers and stump grinders.
• Transport equipment to multi-state job locations and maintain it.
• Install and remove gates, fences, culverts and base materials on right-of-way.
• Use chainsaw and brush management tools to clear vegetation and apply herbicide as directed.

Skills

Heavy equipment operation

Driver's license

Safety awareness

Education

High School Diploma

Job description

Asplundh Careers seeks an Equipment Operator (Driver License Required) to remove branches and tree material from electrical lines and support vegetation management services. The role involves operating heavy equipment, transporting gear across locations, and performing field maintenance on right-of-way areas.

Qualified candidates will have at least a High School Diploma, basic knowledge of tree species, and familiarity with electrical hazards. CDL is preferred; driver’s license is required.