Mulcher & Utility Equipment Operator

ISA Certified Arborist; Osceola, Northern (IA, 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 Osceola, IA seek a Mulcher/Equipment Operator to manage heavy equipment for removing branches and tree material from electrical lines. Mulcher experience with Geo Boy, Barko, or skidsteer is required.

You’ll work with the foreperson and crew to ensure safe, efficient operations. Typical duties include equipment setup, daily maintenance, storm-work readiness, and reporting mileage.

Qualifications

• 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.

Skills

Heavy equipment operation

Education

High School diploma or GED

Job description

Xylem Tree Experts and Kendall Vegetation Services in Osceola, IA seek a Mulcher/Equipment Operator to manage heavy equipment for removing branches and tree material from electrical lines. Mulcher experience with Geo Boy, Barko, or skidsteer is required.

You’ll work with the foreperson and crew to ensure safe, efficient operations. Typical duties include equipment setup, daily maintenance, storm-work readiness, and reporting mileage.