Heavy Equipment Operator – Utility Vegetation & Storm Work

ISA Certified Arborist; Culpeper, Northern (VA, KY); Hybrid; USD 28,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401K

Paid Time Off

Job summary

XKIG in Culpeper, VA is seeking an Equipment Operator to safely operate heavy equipment removing branches and tree material from electrical lines, with a minimum of three years of tractor/forestry mower experience.

This safety-sensitive role requires strong physical fitness, ability to work outdoors in varying weather, and a valid Driver’s license with CDL/DOT card for trucks over 26,000 lbs, plus willingness to travel for storm restoration.

Qualifications

• Must be knowledgeable about the daily maintenance and safe operations of all equipment used.
• Must possess physical strength and good balance to climb into and around mobile equipment.
• Must be able to travel out of town for storm restoration work when needed.

Responsibilities

• Always follow and help enforce safe practices and rules.
• Assist in preparing equipment and materials for each day’s work at Foreperson’s direction.
• Operate equipment as directed by Foreperson.
• Help maintain and repair equipment and tools used in operations.
• Assist other crew members in all aspects of daily activities and take a leadership role when required.
• Cleans up and disposes of all debris.
• Sets up barriers, warning signs, flags, markers, etc. to protect employees and public.
• Keeps informed on new equipment, specifications, standard practices, operating procedures, and customer and company employee relations policies and practices.
• Track and report mileage to Foreperson.
• Perform duties for storm work as needed.

Skills

Safety awareness

PPE usage

Communication skills

Driving license

CDL

First-aid CPR

Physical fitness

Reading/writing

Weather resilience

Education

High school diploma

Tools

CDL/DOT Card

Job description

XKIG in Culpeper, VA is seeking an Equipment Operator to safely operate heavy equipment removing branches and tree material from electrical lines, with a minimum of three years of tractor/forestry mower experience.

This safety-sensitive role requires strong physical fitness, ability to work outdoors in varying weather, and a valid Driver’s license with CDL/DOT card for trucks over 26,000 lbs, plus willingness to travel for storm restoration.