Line Clearance: Heavy Equipment Operator

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

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive wages

Paid weekly – Direct Deposit

Paid Vacation and Holidays

Health, Dental, Vision, prescriptions

Job summary

Asplundh Tree Expert, LLC in Hickory, NC seeks an Equipment Operator (Driver License Required) to operate heavy equipment and remove branches and tree material from electrical lines. This full-time, non-exempt position offers competitive wages and a comprehensive benefits package, with opportunities to work across multiple states for a nationwide utility contractor.

Safety training and equipment are provided; a valid driver license is required, with CDL preferred.

Qualifications

• Experience operating heavy equipment such as bulldozers, backhoes, and excavators.
• Ability to transport equipment across multiple states and sites.
• Familiarity with electrical hazards and safety procedures.

Responsibilities

• Operates heavy equipment including bulldozers, backhoes, and dump trucks.
• Transports equipment to multi-state job locations.
• Maintains equipment in good condition and performs basic maintenance.
• Gathers brush and feeds into wood chipper; applies herbicide as trained.
• Works in various weather conditions and around hazardous areas.

Skills

Heavy equipment operation

Safety awareness

Driver's license

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent preferred

Job description

Asplundh Tree Expert, LLC in Hickory, NC seeks an Equipment Operator (Driver License Required) to operate heavy equipment and remove branches and tree material from electrical lines. This full-time, non-exempt position offers competitive wages and a comprehensive benefits package, with opportunities to work across multiple states for a nationwide utility contractor.

Safety training and equipment are provided; a valid driver license is required, with CDL preferred.