Heavy Equipment Operator – Utility Line Clearance

Asplundh Careers; Kentucky; On-site; USD 25,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive wages

Paid weekly via Direct Deposit

Health, Dental, Vision coverage

FMLA and short-term disability

Retirement benefits

Safety training

Tools provided

Job summary

Asplundh Careers in Kentucky is seeking an Equipment Operator with an active driver’s license to work outdoors and operate heavy equipment across multiple job sites. You will remove branches and vegetation from electrical lines, transport equipment, and participate in measuring, planning and safety tasks according to company standards.

The role offers full-time hours, competitive hourly pay, and benefits. Experience with heavy machinery and awareness of electrical hazards are essential for

Qualifications

• Must be able to operate heavy equipment such as bulldozers, backhoes, skid steers, excavators, loaders, dump trucks, mowers and stump grinders.
• Must be able to transport equipment between multi-state job locations.
• Knowledge of electrical hazards and safety procedures is required.

Responsibilities

• Operate heavy equipment to remove branches and tree material from electrical lines.
• Transport equipment to and from job locations across states.
• Support gate, fence, culvert and base installation/removal as part of vegetation management.

Skills

Heavy equipment operation

Driver's license

Safety awareness

Education

High School Diploma / GED

Job description

Asplundh Careers in Kentucky is seeking an Equipment Operator with an active driver’s license to work outdoors and operate heavy equipment across multiple job sites. You will remove branches and vegetation from electrical lines, transport equipment, and participate in measuring, planning and safety tasks according to company standards.

The role offers full-time hours, competitive hourly pay, and benefits. Experience with heavy machinery and awareness of electrical hazards are essential for