Heavy Equipment Operator – Utility Line Clearance

Asplundh Tree Expert, LLC; Madisonville (KY); On-site; USD 28,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly pay

Health insurance

Dental coverage

Vision care

Company-paid premiums

Disability coverage

Retirement plans

Paid time off

Safety glasses provided

Tools provided by company

DOT drug-free workplace

CPR/First Aid training

Job summary

Asplundh Tree Expert, LLC is seeking an Equipment Operator to remove branches and tree material from electrical lines using a range of heavy equipment. The role requires a valid driver’s license and willingness to work outdoors across multi-state job locations.

The position offers competitive wages, weekly pay, and comprehensive benefits including health, dental, retirement plans, and paid time off. Pre-employment screening is required, and safety procedures are emphasized throughout.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Operate heavy equipment such as bulldozers, backhoes, skid steers, excavators, loaders, dump trucks, mowers and stump grinders.
• Transport equipment to and from multi-state job locations.
• Install and remove gates, fences and barb wire.
• Install and remove culverts, rocks and base.
• Work on rock and base along highways and right-of-way.
• Use a chainsaw to cut brush and logs.
• Gathers brush and feeds into wood chipper.
• Apply herbicide to right-of-way following safety protocols.
• Operate truck-mounted spray equipment or backpack sprayer.
• Maintain trucks, chipper and equipment in good order.
• Assist senior spray person with herbicide mixing.
• Work around hazardous equipment and noise, using protective gear.
• Work in all weather, rough terrain and around hazards.

Skills

Identify tree species

Electrical hazards awareness

Driver's license

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

Asplundh Tree Expert, LLC is seeking an Equipment Operator to remove branches and tree material from electrical lines using a range of heavy equipment. The role requires a valid driver’s license and willingness to work outdoors across multi-state job locations.

The position offers competitive wages, weekly pay, and comprehensive benefits including health, dental, retirement plans, and paid time off. Pre-employment screening is required, and safety procedures are emphasized throughout.