Heavy Equipment Operator - Tree & Line Clearance

Asplundh Tree Expert, LLC; Mount Airy (NC); On-site; USD 28,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive wages/Paid weekly – Direct

Paid Vacation and Holidays

Health, Dental, Eye Care, Presciptions

Insurance premiums paid by Company

FMLA and Short term disability

Retirement packages

Prescription safety glasses

All tools provided by the Company

DOT Regulated Drug Free Workplace

First Aid & CPR Training provided

Job summary

Asplundh Tree Expert, LLC is seeking an Equipment Operator to operate heavy equipment such as bulldozers, backhoes, skid steers, excavators, loaders, dump trucks, mowers and stump grinders to remove branches and tree material from electrical lines. A valid driver's license is required.

The role involves transporting equipment across multi-state job sites, performing routine maintenance, and working in various weather conditions.

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, Excavator, Loaders, Dump trucks, Mowers and Stump grinders.
• Transport equipment to and from multi-state job locations.
• Install and remove gates, fences, barb wire.
• Install and remove culverts, rocks and base.
• Works on spare rock and base by Highways, side roads and on the right-of-way.
• Uses a chainsaw to cut brush, logs and stumps of larger trees.
• Gathers brush and feeds brush into wood chipper.
• Applies chemical herbicide to right-of-way, following brush removal when applicable.
• Utilizes hose and spray nozzle from truck mounted spray equipment or backpack.
• Maintains truck, chipper, and equipment in good order.
• Assists senior spray person in mixing herbicide in holding tank.
• Works around hazardous equipment.
• Works around noise from machines with hearing protection.
• Works in all temperatures and weather.
• Works on unleveled ground.
• Protective measures around falling limbs.

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent preferred

Tools

Bulldozers

Backhoes

Skid steers

Excavator

Loaders

Dump trucks

Mowers

Stump grinders

Chainsaws

Wood chipper

Spray equipment

Job description

Asplundh Tree Expert, LLC is seeking an Equipment Operator to operate heavy equipment such as bulldozers, backhoes, skid steers, excavators, loaders, dump trucks, mowers and stump grinders to remove branches and tree material from electrical lines. A valid driver's license is required.

The role involves transporting equipment across multi-state job sites, performing routine maintenance, and working in various weather conditions.