Operators

Edko; Roanoke (VA); On-site; USD 38,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company Vehicle/Gas Card

Meals and lodging while traveling

Job summary

Edko, LLC is seeking candidates with experience in vegetation management or a related field. A background in forestry, arboriculture or a related field is beneficial but not required. Personnel are expected to perform herbicide applications along right-of-ways and road sides.

Operators will plan, direct, and coordinate application efforts, and interface with other personnel and customers. Seasonal positions that could become permanent are available.

Qualifications

• Ability to work in inclement weather.
• Ability to interpret and follow maps.
• Ability to use a laptop and handheld computers.
• Valid Driver License with a clean driving record.
• Ability to work independently for long hours and out of town with extended overnight travel.

Responsibilities

• Perform herbicide applications along right-of-ways and road sides.
• Plan, direct, and coordinate application efforts.
• Interface with other personnel and customers.
• Seasonal positions that could become permanent.
• Company vehicle/gas card provided for work related purposes.
• Meals and lodging covered by company while traveling out of town.

Skills

Outdoor work

Map interpretation

Laptop use

Handheld devices

Valid Driver License

Independent travel

Vegetation management knowledge

Tools

Laptop

Handheld computers

Job description

Edko, LLC is seeking candidates with experience in vegetation management or a related field. A background in forestry, arboriculture or a related field is beneficial but not required. Personnel are expected to perform herbicide applications along right-of-ways and road sides. Operators will plan, direct, and coordinate application efforts, and interface with other personnel and customers.

Requirements

• Ability to work in inclement weather.
• Ability to interpret and follow maps.
• Ability to use a laptop and handheld computers.
• Valid Driver License with a clean driving record is required.
• The ability to work independently for long hours and out of town with extended overnight travel.
• Vegetation management experience, tree knowledge and ID skills a Plus.

Responsibilities

• Ability to work in inclement weather.
• Ability to interpret and follow maps.
• Ability to use a laptop and handheld computers.
• Valid Driver License with a clean driving record is required.
• The ability to work independently for long hours and out of town with extended overnight travel.
• Vegetation management experience, tree knowledge and ID skills a Plus.
• Seasonal positions that could become permanent.
• Edko, LLC offers competitive wages and excellent benefits.
• Company Vehicle/Gas Card supplied for work related purposes.
• Meals and lodging are covered by company while traveling out of town.