Jarraff Operator W/License - Maine, USA

ISA Certified Arborist; Maine; On-site; USD 26,174 - 44,083; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401K enrollment

Job summary

Xylem Tree Experts and Kendall Vegetation Services is seeking a Jarraff Operator to operate heavy equipment removing branches and tree material from electrical lines. This full-time role requires travel during storm restoration work and offers health insurance plus a 401K option.

Qualified candidates will have prior heavy equipment experience, a high school diploma, and the ability to work outdoors in varying weather. A CDL and DOT Medical Card are required for trucks over 26,000 lbs.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Prior heavy equipment operating experience preferred.
• Ability to travel for storm restoration work as needed.

Responsibilities

• Follow and enforce safe practices and rules.
• Prepare equipment and materials for each day’s work as directed by Foreperson.
• Operate equipment as directed by Foreperson.
• Assist in maintenance and repair of equipment and tools.
• Assist crew members and provide leadership when required.
• Set up barriers, warning signs, flags, and markers to protect workers and the public.
• Keep informed on new equipment specs and operating procedures.

Skills

Safety awareness

Heavy equipment operation

Physical stamina

CDL and DOT Medical Card

First aid/CPR

Communication

Driver’s license

Reading/writing instructions

Education

High School diploma

Job description

• Pay or shift range: $28 USD to $32 USD. This is an estimated pay range for this position. Final offers are based on various factors, including skill set, experience, location, qualifications and other job-related reasons.
• Travel Required: Yes

Description

The Jarraff Operator operates heavy equipment of various types to remove branches and tree material from electrical lines.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• 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

EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS

Prior heavy equipment operating experience in electric utility vegetation management, construction, logging, landscaping, mechanical, or military industries preferred.

EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS

High School diploma or education equivalent preferred.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

• 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 enter and exit a vehicle numerous times a day
• Must be able to work outdoors under varying and sometimes adverse weather conditions
• Must be able to hear verbal instructions from a distance
• Must be able to obtain and maintain first-aid certification and CPR
• Must be able to wear necessary personal protective equipment (PPE)
• Must have good vision and be attentive
• Must have and maintain a Driver’s License if hired for a driving position; must have and maintain a CDL and DOT Medical Card to operate any truck over 26,000 lbs.
• Must be able to write, read and comprehend written and verbal job instructions/information
• Must be able to maintain balance over uneven terrain
• Must be able to communicate with others
• Must have endurance necessary to perform duties throughout a standard eight or ten hour day
• Must be able to travel out of town for storm restoration work when needed

Benefits Offered

This is a full-time position that offers health insurance benefits for medical, vision, and dental, as well as the option for enrollment in a 401K.

Affirmative Action/EEO Statement

Xylem Tree Experts and Kendall Vegetation Services provide equal employment opportunity to all individuals regardless of their race, color, creed, religion, gender, age, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by state, federal, or local law.

Travel Required

Yes. Travel is required during storm restoration work when needed.

Equal Opportunity Employer. This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.