Powerline Tree Clearing Operator

Trees, Llc; Laurinburg (NC); On-site; USD 21,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Retirement plan

Paid time off

Job summary

Asplundh Tree Expert, LLC is seeking an Equipment Operator to support field crews. The role involves operating and servicing heavy equipment to remove branches and tree material from electrical lines, while ensuring safety and productivity on site.

You will handle tools like saws, chippers, sprayers, and winches, performing labor tasks as needed and maintaining professional interaction with customers. A valid driver's license is required.

Qualifications

• Must be 18 years of age or older.
• Possesses working knowledge and be able to identify tree and shrub species.
• Familiar with electrical hazards.

Responsibilities

• Plans, assigns, directs, checks, and coordinates work.
• Operates and services equipment such as gasoline, hydraulic tools, power saws, power winches, mower deck, weed whacker, chipper, and sprayers.
• Cleans up and disposes of debris.
• Uses hand-tools, such as axes, hand-lines, saws, block and tackle, pruners and other equipment as required.
• Sprays brush and stumps, making proper and selective application of herbicides.
• Responsible for quality and quantity of production.
• Performs all aspects of labor as necessary to keep crew operation flowing.
• Ensures safety, quality and production requirements of the crew are met.

Skills

Tree species knowledge

Electrical hazard awareness

18+ years old

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

Gasoline equipment

Hydraulic tools

Power saws

Power winches

Mower deck

Weed whacker

Chipper

Sprayers

Axes

Pruners

Job description

Asplundh Tree Expert, LLC is seeking an Equipment Operator to support field crews. The role involves operating and servicing heavy equipment to remove branches and tree material from electrical lines, while ensuring safety and productivity on site.

You will handle tools like saws, chippers, sprayers, and winches, performing labor tasks as needed and maintaining professional interaction with customers. A valid driver's license is required.