Heavy Equipment Operator – Tree Line & Utility Work

Trees, Llc; Raeford (NC); On-site; USD 22,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Asplundh Tree Expert, LLC seeks an Equipment Operator to remove branches and tree material from electrical lines using heavy equipment. You'll work on-site, maintain safety and quality, and coordinate with the crew to keep operations flowing.

Responsibilities include operating tools such as saws, chippers, sprayers, and weed whackers, performing routine maintenance, and ensuring proper barrier and safety measures around work areas.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Plans, assigns, directs, checks, 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.
• Uses hand-tools and other equipment as required.
• Sprays brush and stumps with proper herbicide.
• Ensures safety, quality and production requirements are met.
• Obtains permission from property owners to trim or remove trees.
• Maintains good customer relations and warns of interruptions.
• Trains new personnel and stays informed on new equipment and procedures.

Skills

Equipment operation

Safety awareness

Tree species identification

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

Power saws

Chipper

Sprayers

Weed whacker

Gasoline tools

Job description

Asplundh Tree Expert, LLC seeks an Equipment Operator to remove branches and tree material from electrical lines using heavy equipment. You'll work on-site, maintain safety and quality, and coordinate with the crew to keep operations flowing.

Responsibilities include operating tools such as saws, chippers, sprayers, and weed whackers, performing routine maintenance, and ensuring proper barrier and safety measures around work areas.