Mulcher & Heavy Equipment Operator – Utility Vegetation

ISA Certified Arborist; Cambridge, Northern (MN, KY); Hybrid; USD 28,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401K

Paid Time Off

Job summary

Xylem Tree Experts and Kendall Vegetation Services in Cambridge, MN is seeking a Mulcher/Equipment Operator to operate heavy equipment and remove branches from electrical lines. Must have mulcher experience or Geo Boy, Barko or skidsteer.

Responsibilities include safety, equipment prep, driving when required, maintenance, supporting crew, and travel for storm restoration. High school diploma preferred; background check and drug screen required; E-Verify participation.

Qualifications

• Must have mulcher experience or Geo Boy, Barko or skidsteer.
• Prior heavy equipment operating experience in electric utility vegetation management, construction, logging, landscaping, mechanical, or military industries preferred.
• High School diploma or education equivalent preferred

Responsibilities

• Always follow and help enforce safe practices and rules.
• Assist in preparing equipment and materials for each day’s work at Foreperson’s direction.
• Operate equipment as directed by Foreperson.
• Help maintain and repair equipment and tools used in operations.
• Assist other crew members in all aspects of daily activities and take a leadership role when required.
• Cleans up and disposes of all debris.
• Sets up barriers, warning signs, flags, markers, etc. to protect employees and public.
• Keeps informed on new equipment, specifications, standard practices, operating procedures, and customer and company employee relations policies and practices.
• Track and report mileage to Foreperson.
• Perform duties for storm work as needed

Education

High School diploma or education equivalent

Tools

Geo Boy

Barko

Skidsteer

Job description

Xylem Tree Experts and Kendall Vegetation Services in Cambridge, MN is seeking a Mulcher/Equipment Operator to operate heavy equipment and remove branches from electrical lines. Must have mulcher experience or Geo Boy, Barko or skidsteer.

Responsibilities include safety, equipment prep, driving when required, maintenance, supporting crew, and travel for storm restoration. High school diploma preferred; background check and drug screen required; E-Verify participation.