Heavy Equipment Operator: Tree Line Clearing & Safety

Trees, Llc; Rockingham (NC); On-site; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Retirement benefits

Paid time off

Holiday pay

Job summary

Asplundh Tree Expert, LLC is seeking an Equipment Operator to operate heavy equipment and remove branches and tree material from electrical lines on-site. The role emphasizes safe operation, collaboration with the crew, and maintaining equipment integrity.

Responsibilities include planning and directing work, ensuring quality and production, obtaining access from property owners, and upholding strong customer relations while adhering to safety standards.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Plans, assigns, directs, and coordinates work.
• Operates and services equipment such as gasoline, hydraulic tools, power saws, power winches, mower deck, weed whacker, chipper, and sprayers.
• Cleans up and disposes of all debris.
• Obtains written or oral permission from property owners to trim or remove trees or perform other work on property.
• Ensures safety, quality and production requirements on the crew.
• Trains new personnel.

Skills

Identify tree species

Electrical hazards awareness

Plan and direct work

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

Gasoline tools

Hydraulic tools

Power saws

Chipper

Job description

Asplundh Tree Expert, LLC is seeking an Equipment Operator to operate heavy equipment and remove branches and tree material from electrical lines on-site. The role emphasizes safe operation, collaboration with the crew, and maintaining equipment integrity.

Responsibilities include planning and directing work, ensuring quality and production, obtaining access from property owners, and upholding strong customer relations while adhering to safety standards.