Heavy Equipment Operator – Utility Line Clearance

Asplundh Tree Expert, LLC; Elkin (NC); On-site; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive wages

Paid weekly – Direct Deposit

Paid vacation and holidays

Health, Dental, Eye Care

Insurance premiums paid by Company

FMLA and Short term disability

Retirement package

Prescription safety glasses

Tools provided by the Company

DOT Regulated Drug Free Workplace

First Aid & CPR Training

Job summary

Asplundh Tree Expert, LLC in Elkin, NC seeks an Equipment Operator to operate heavy equipment to clear vegetation from electrical lines. CDL is preferred; driver license is required.

This full-time, non-exempt role involves transporting equipment between job sites and performing pre-employment screenings as required. We offer competitive hourly wages, weekly pay via direct deposit, paid vacation and holidays, health/dental/eye care, and a comprehensive benefits package.

Qualifications

• Must be able to identify trees/shrub species.
• Familiar with electrical hazards and safety standards.
• Able to operate and collaborate around heavy equipment.

Responsibilities

• Operates heavy equipment such as Bulldozers, Backhoes, Skid steers, Excavators, Loaders, Dump trucks, Mowers, and Stump grinders.
• Transports equipment between multi-state job locations.
• Installs and removes gates, fences, culverts, rocks, and bases.
• Cuts brush with a chainsaw and feeds brush into wood chipper.
• Performs routine maintenance and keeps equipment in good working order.
• Adheres to safety policies and uses protective gear during all tasks.

Skills

Operate heavy equipment

Safety protocol

Vehicle inspection

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

Asplundh Tree Expert, LLC in Elkin, NC seeks an Equipment Operator to operate heavy equipment to clear vegetation from electrical lines. CDL is preferred; driver license is required.

This full-time, non-exempt role involves transporting equipment between job sites and performing pre-employment screenings as required. We offer competitive hourly wages, weekly pay via direct deposit, paid vacation and holidays, health/dental/eye care, and a comprehensive benefits package.