Line-Clearing Equipment Operator

Asplundh Tree Expert, LLC; Festus (MO); On-site; USD 19,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Asplundh Tree Expert, LLC operates heavy equipment to remove branches and tree material from electrical lines in Missouri. The role emphasizes safety, production quality, and customer relations while supporting crew operations outdoors.

Responsibilities include operating varied equipment, performing maintenance, and coordinating with property owners. A valid driver's license and being 18+ are required, with pre-employment checks possible. Benefits vary by position and location.

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.
• Obtains written or oral permission from property owners to trim or remove trees or perform other work on property.
• Arranges with customer or property owner to obtain access, advises of interruption, explains work to be done, etc.
• Promotes and maintains good customer and public relations through the effective accomplishment of assigned work and the appropriate behavior of employees on the crew.
• Safeguards employees and the public from hazards in and around work area.
• Sets up barriers, warning signs, flags, markers, etc. to protect employees and public.
• Trains new personnel.
• Keeps informed on new equipment, specifications, standard practices, operating procedures, and customer and company employee relations policies and practices.

Skills

Age 18+

Tree species knowledge

Electrical hazards awareness

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

Asplundh Tree Expert, LLC operates heavy equipment to remove branches and tree material from electrical lines in Missouri. The role emphasizes safety, production quality, and customer relations while supporting crew operations outdoors.

Responsibilities include operating varied equipment, performing maintenance, and coordinating with property owners. A valid driver's license and being 18+ are required, with pre-employment checks possible. Benefits vary by position and location.