Line Clearance Equipment Operator

Asplundh Tree Expert, LLC; Rolla (MO); On-site; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits Available and Vary per post &

location

Job summary

Asplundh Tree Expert, LLC is seeking an Equipment Operator to operate heavy equipment and remove branches and tree material from electrical lines. This role emphasizes safety and teamwork while supporting line maintenance crews.

The position requires the ability to plan, execute, and supervise basic operations, operate tools such as saws, chippers, and sprayers, and maintain clean work sites. Valid driver's license is required; pre-employment screens may apply.

Qualifications

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

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, making proper and selective application of herbicides.
• Responsible for quality and quantity of production.
• Performs all aspects of labor as necessary to keep crew operation flowing.
• Ensures the overall safety, quality and production requirements of the crew are met.

Skills

Tree/shrub species identification

Electrical hazards awareness

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

Gasoline tools

Hydraulic tools

Power saws

Power winches

Mower deck

Weed whacker

Chipper

Sprayers

Job description

Asplundh Tree Expert, LLC is seeking an Equipment Operator to operate heavy equipment and remove branches and tree material from electrical lines. This role emphasizes safety and teamwork while supporting line maintenance crews.

The position requires the ability to plan, execute, and supervise basic operations, operate tools such as saws, chippers, and sprayers, and maintain clean work sites. Valid driver's license is required; pre-employment screens may apply.