Powerline ROW Equipment Operator

Wright Tree Service; United States; On-site; USD 47,000 - 51,000; Full time

Job summary

Wright Tree Service is seeking an Equipment Operator to operate heavy machinery supporting right-of-way vegetation maintenance around power lines. The role identifies safety hazards, performs basic equipment maintenance, and ensures work order requirements are met.

Responsibilities include loading/unloading from trailers, securing loads per FMCSA, and operating equipment such as boom trimmers and excavators while complying with safety policies and OSHA regulations.

Qualifications

• High School diploma preferred but not required.
• Valid First-Aid and CPR cards or ability to obtain within 90 days of hire.
• Ability to operate heavy equipment near energized lines.
• Knowledge of OSHA standards for power line work.

Responsibilities

• Load and unload vehicles and equipment from trailers.
• Ensure load securement per FMCSA regulations.
• Operate heavy machinery such as boom trimmers, excavators, tub grinders, feller-bunchers.
• Clear debris with hand tools and brush-cutting equipment.
• Perform equipment and vehicle pre-inspections and routine maintenance.

Skills

Heavy equipment operation

Safety awareness

Pre-inspection

OSHA standards

Team communication

Equipment maintenance

Herbicide equipment

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

First-Aid and CPR certification

Tools

Herbicide equipment

Job description

Wright Tree Service is seeking an Equipment Operator to operate heavy machinery supporting right-of-way vegetation maintenance around power lines. The role identifies safety hazards, performs basic equipment maintenance, and ensures work order requirements are met.

Responsibilities include loading/unloading from trailers, securing loads per FMCSA, and operating equipment such as boom trimmers and excavators while complying with safety policies and OSHA regulations.