Heavy Equipment Operator - Tree & Line Clearance

Asplundh Tree Expert, LLC; Lexington (NC); On-site; USD 25,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly pay

Paid vacation

Health insurance

Company paid premiums

Disability benefits

Retirement plan

Safety glasses

Tools provided

DOT drug-free workplace

First Aid CPR training

Job summary

Asplundh Tree Expert, LLC is seeking an Equipment Operator with a valid driver license to perform heavy equipment operation and vegetation management along electrical lines. The role requires willingness to travel to multi-state locations and to work in varied weather conditions while following safety procedures.

The position offers competitive hourly pay, full-time hours, and comprehensive benefits including health, dental, and retirement plans.

Qualifications

• Must be 18 years of age or older.
• Possesses broad knowledge 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.
• Install and remove gates, fences, barb wire, culverts, rocks and base.
• Work around high-traffic areas and right-of-way; use chainsaw to cut brush, logs and stumps.
• Apply herbicides on right-of-way following safety protocols; operate spray equipment.
• Maintain and service truck, chipper, and equipment in good condition.
• Assist senior spray personnel in herbicide mixing.
• Work safely around hazardous equipment and in various weather conditions.

Skills

Driver's license

Heavy equipment operation

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

Asplundh Tree Expert, LLC is seeking an Equipment Operator with a valid driver license to perform heavy equipment operation and vegetation management along electrical lines. The role requires willingness to travel to multi-state locations and to work in varied weather conditions while following safety procedures.

The position offers competitive hourly pay, full-time hours, and comprehensive benefits including health, dental, and retirement plans.