Heavy Equipment Operator — Utility Line Clearance

Utilities Service, LLC; Mooresville (NC); On-site; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Asplundh Tree Expert, LLC in Mooresville, NC is seeking an Equipment Operator with a valid driver license. You will operate heavy equipment to remove branches and tree material from electrical lines, supporting a nationwide full-service utility contractor.

Responsibilities include transporting equipment to multiple job sites, installing gates and culverts, using a chainsaw, and maintaining equipment. The role requires safety awareness, outdoor work in all weather, and adherence to DOT standards.

Qualifications

• Must be 18 years of age or older.
• Driver license required; CDL preferred.
• High School Diploma or equivalent preferred.

Responsibilities

• Operates heavy equipment such as Bulldozers-Backhoes-Skid steers-Excavator-Loaders-Dump trucks, Mowers and Stump grinders.
• Transports equipment to and from multi state job locations.
• Install and remove gates, fences, barb wire.
• Install and remove culverts, rocks and base.
• Works on spare rock and base by Highways, side roads and on the right-of-way.
• Uses a chainsaw to cut brush, logs and stumps of larger trees.
• Gathers brush and feed brush into wood chipper.
• Applies chemical herbicide to right-of-way, following brush removal when (APP)
• Utilizes hose and spray nozzle from truck mounted spray equipment which includes tank, pump, hose reel, 200 feet of ½ inch hose, or utilizes back-pack to treat remote areas.
• Services truck, chipper, and equipment, maintaining them in neat, clean, and specified mechanical order.
• Assists senior spray person in mixing herbicide in holding tank. When (APP)
• Works around hazardous equipment.
• Works around excessive noise from machines, chain saws, wood chipper, with hearing protection.
• Works in all temperatures and weather and will be exposed to nature, i.e., irritating plants, biting or stinging insects, dust, etc.
• Works on unleveled ground.
• Works around falling limbs with protection.

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

Asplundh Tree Expert, LLC in Mooresville, NC is seeking an Equipment Operator with a valid driver license. You will operate heavy equipment to remove branches and tree material from electrical lines, supporting a nationwide full-service utility contractor.

Responsibilities include transporting equipment to multiple job sites, installing gates and culverts, using a chainsaw, and maintaining equipment. The role requires safety awareness, outdoor work in all weather, and adherence to DOT standards.