Line Clearance Heavy Equipment Operator

Asplundh Careers; Lexington (NC); On-site; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid weekly

Health benefits

Dental

Vision care

Prescription coverage

Retirement plan

Paid time off

Training programs

Job summary

Asplundh Tree Expert, LLC is seeking an Equipment Operator (Driver License Required) to remove branches and tree material from electrical lines. The role involves operating a range of heavy equipment and transporting gear to multi-state job locations, with safety as a top priority.

Eligible candidates should be 18+, familiar with tree species, and capable of working around electrical hazards in all weather conditions. CDL is preferred; driver license is required.

Qualifications

• Must be 18 years or older.
• Familiar with tree species and electrical hazards.
• Able to operate heavy equipment safely and follow safety protocols.

Responsibilities

• Operate heavy equipment (bulldozers, backhoes, skid-steers, excavators, loaders, dump trucks, mowers, stump grinders).
• Transport equipment to multi-state job sites.
• Install and remove gates, fences, culverts, and base materials.
• Work around hazardous equipment with proper PPE.
• Apply chemical herbicide as directed to rights of way.
• Maintain trucks, chippers, and equipment in good working order.

Skills

Heavy equipment operation

Tree identification

Electrical hazards awareness

Physical stamina

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

Asplundh Tree Expert, LLC is seeking an Equipment Operator (Driver License Required) to remove branches and tree material from electrical lines. The role involves operating a range of heavy equipment and transporting gear to multi-state job locations, with safety as a top priority.

Eligible candidates should be 18+, familiar with tree species, and capable of working around electrical hazards in all weather conditions. CDL is preferred; driver license is required.