Mulcher Operator - Heavy Equipment for Storm & Vegetation

ISA Certified Arborist; Monroe City (MO); On-site; USD 28,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401K

Job summary

ISA Certified Arborist is seeking a Mulcher Equipment Operator to operate heavy equipment to remove branches and tree material from electrical lines. Must have mulcher experience or Geo Boy, Barko, or skidsteer.

Role requires outdoor work, safety compliance, and the ability to travel for storm restoration duties. Prior heavy equipment experience in utility vegetation management is preferred, with High School diploma or equivalent.

Qualifications

• Prior heavy equipment operating experience in electric utility vegetation management, construction, logging, landscaping, mechanical, or military industries preferred.
• Must maintain first-aid certification and CPR.
• CDL and DOT Medical Card to operate any truck over 26,000 lbs may be required.

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 policies.
• Track and report mileage to Foreperson.
• Perform duties for storm work as needed.

Skills

Heavy equipment operation

Mulcher equipment operation

Safety compliance

Manual dexterity

Education

High School diploma

Tools

Geo Boy

Barko

Skid steer

Job description

ISA Certified Arborist is seeking a Mulcher Equipment Operator to operate heavy equipment to remove branches and tree material from electrical lines. Must have mulcher experience or Geo Boy, Barko, or skidsteer.

Role requires outdoor work, safety compliance, and the ability to travel for storm restoration duties. Prior heavy equipment experience in utility vegetation management is preferred, with High School diploma or equivalent.