Heavy Equipment Operator – Tree & Line Clearance

Asplundh; Anniston (AL); On-site; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid weekly Direct Deposit

Paid vacation and holidays

Health, dental, vision, prescription

Job summary

Asplundh Tree Expert, LLC is seeking an Equipment Operator to remove branches and tree material from electrical lines. Driver license is required, and the role involves operating a range of heavy equipment, transporting gear between job sites, and performing vegetation management tasks along rights-of-way.

The position offers competitive hourly wages, benefits, and opportunities within a nationwide utility contractor. Pre-employment screening and safety training are standard parts of the process.

Qualifications

• Must be 18 years of age or older.
• Possesses working knowledge and be able to identify tree and shrub species.
• Familiar with electrical hazards.

Responsibilities

• Operates heavy equipment such as Bulldozers, Backhoes, Skid steers, Excavators, Loaders, Dump trucks, Mowers and Stump grinders.
• Transport equipment to and from multi-state job locations.
• Gathers brush and feed brush into wood chipper.
• Uses a chainsaw to cut brush, logs and stumps of larger trees.
• Works around hazardous equipment and in various weather conditions.

Skills

Heavy equipment operation

Tree identification

Electrical hazards awareness

Education

High school diploma

Job description

Asplundh Tree Expert, LLC is seeking an Equipment Operator to remove branches and tree material from electrical lines. Driver license is required, and the role involves operating a range of heavy equipment, transporting gear between job sites, and performing vegetation management tasks along rights-of-way.

The position offers competitive hourly wages, benefits, and opportunities within a nationwide utility contractor. Pre-employment screening and safety training are standard parts of the process.