Jarraff Operator: Travel & Storm-Ready Heavy Equipment Pro

ISA Certified Arborist; O’Fallon (MO); On-site; USD 34,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401K

Job summary

Xylem Tree Experts and Kendall Vegetation Services is seeking a Mechanical Trimmer (Jarraff Operator) in Missouri. The role focuses on operating heavy equipment to remove branches from electrical lines, with prior Jarraff experience required.

You will work with a crew, emphasize safety, and support equipment setup and maintenance for daily operations. The position involves outdoor work in varying weather, travel for storm restoration as needed, and adherence to PPE and DOT requirements.

Qualifications

• Must have past experience operating a Jarraff for this position.
• Prior heavy equipment operating experience in electric utility vegetation management, construction, logging, landscaping, mechanical, or military industries preferred.
• High School diploma or education equivalent preferred.
• Must be able to pass a background check and drug screen as required for this job.

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.

Skills

Safety awareness

Physical stamina

Team leadership

Communication

Reading/writing instructions

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Tools

Driver's License

CDL

DOT Medical Card

First-aid certification

CPR

Job description

Xylem Tree Experts and Kendall Vegetation Services is seeking a Mechanical Trimmer (Jarraff Operator) in Missouri. The role focuses on operating heavy equipment to remove branches from electrical lines, with prior Jarraff experience required.

You will work with a crew, emphasize safety, and support equipment setup and maintenance for daily operations. The position involves outdoor work in varying weather, travel for storm restoration as needed, and adherence to PPE and DOT requirements.