Line-Clearing Equipment Operator

Asplundh Tree Expert, LLC; Lebanon (MO); On-site; USD 28,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Asplundh Tree Expert, LLC seeks an Equipment Operator to operate heavy equipment removing branches and tree material from electrical lines.

You will plan, direct and coordinate work, operate tools such as saws, chippers, sprayers and power winches, ensure safety and quality, and maintain good public relations on-site.

Requires 18+ years, ability to identify trees, and a valid driver's license; pre-employment screenings may apply.

Qualifications

• Must be 18 years of age or older.
• Able to identify tree and shrub species.
• Familiar with electrical hazards.
• High School Diploma or equivalent preferred.

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

Plan and coordinate work

Safety awareness

Customer relations

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 seeks an Equipment Operator to operate heavy equipment removing branches and tree material from electrical lines.

You will plan, direct and coordinate work, operate tools such as saws, chippers, sprayers and power winches, ensure safety and quality, and maintain good public relations on-site.

Requires 18+ years, ability to identify trees, and a valid driver's license; pre-employment screenings may apply.