Line Clearance Equipment Operator

Asplundh Tree Expert, LLC; Perryville (MO); On-site; USD 25,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

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Job summary

Asplundh Tree Expert, LLC is seeking an Equipment Operator to perform heavy equipment operations for clearing branches from electrical lines. The role emphasizes safety, efficiency, and teamwork in a field crew.

You will operate and service a range of equipment, ensure debris removal, and follow company and customer guidelines to complete assigned work while maintaining professional conduct and customer relations.

Qualifications

• Must be able to identify tree and shrub species.
• Familiar with electrical hazards and safety protocols.
• Must be 18 years of age or older.

Responsibilities

• Plans, assigns, directs, checks, and coordinates work.
• Operates and services equipment such as gasoline, hydraulic tools, power saws, power winches, mower deck, weed whacker, chipper, and sprayers.
• Cleans up and disposes of all debris.
• Uses hand-tools such as axes, hand-lines, saws, block and tackle, pruners and other equipment as required.
• Sprays brush and stumps with herbicides as appropriate.
• Responsible for quality and quantity of production.
• Performs all labor to keep crew operations flowing.
• Ensures safety, quality and production requirements are met for the crew.
• Obtains written or oral permission from property owners to trim or remove trees or perform other work.
• Arranges access with customers and explains work to be done.
• Promotes good customer relations and professional behavior of crew.
• Safeguards employees and the public from hazards in the work area.
• Sets up barriers, warning signs, flags, markers, etc.
• Trains new personnel and stays informed on equipment and procedures.

Skills

Identify tree species

Electrical hazards awareness

Physical stamina

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

Heavy equipment operation tools

Job description

Asplundh Tree Expert, LLC is seeking an Equipment Operator to perform heavy equipment operations for clearing branches from electrical lines. The role emphasizes safety, efficiency, and teamwork in a field crew.

You will operate and service a range of equipment, ensure debris removal, and follow company and customer guidelines to complete assigned work while maintaining professional conduct and customer relations.