Heavy Equipment Operator – Utility Line Clearance

Asplundh Tree Expert, LLC; Lexington (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, vision

Insurance premiums paid by company

FMLA and short-term disability

Retirement package

Safety glasses provided

Tools provided

DOT drug-free workplace

First Aid & CPR training

Job summary

Asplundh Tree Expert, LLC is seeking an Equipment Operator (Driver License Required) to operate a range of heavy equipment and support vegetation management along electrical lines. The role requires CDL preferred, a valid driver license, and the ability to work in diverse weather and terrain.

You will transport equipment across multiple states and support safety procedures in a fast-paced field environment.

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

• Operate heavy equipment (bulldozers, backhoes, skid steers, excavator, loaders, dump trucks, mowers, stump grinders).
• Transport equipment to and from multi-state job locations.
• Install and remove gates, fences, culverts, and base materials.
• Carry out brush control tasks with chainsaw and prescribed herbicide applications.
• Maintain and service truck, chipper, and related equipment to ensure reliability.

Skills

Heavy equipment operation

Multi-state travel

Safety awareness

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

Asplundh Tree Expert, LLC is seeking an Equipment Operator (Driver License Required) to operate a range of heavy equipment and support vegetation management along electrical lines. The role requires CDL preferred, a valid driver license, and the ability to work in diverse weather and terrain.

You will transport equipment across multiple states and support safety procedures in a fast-paced field environment.