ROW Equipment Operator & Vegetation Tech

PowerGrid Services; Texas; On-site; USD 36,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

PowerGrid Services is seeking a field laborer responsible for the safe and efficient removal of vegetation along rights of way for infrastructure projects such as roads, powerlines, or pipelines. You will operate machinery like bulldozers, excavators, or brush cutters to clear trees, brush, and obstacles in designated areas.

The role requires a high school diploma, a valid driver's license, and willingness to travel and work outdoors in varying weather.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent is required.
• Must have a valid driver's license.
• CDL is preferred.
• Must be able to obtain a DOT Medical Card.
• Must be able to pass drug, alcohol, and background checks.
• Must have good hand eye coordination.
• Able and willing to travel long distances on short notice.
• Able and willing to work for extended periods in various locations.
• Able and willing to work in all types of weather environments including inclement weather.
• Able and willing to work overtime when required.

Responsibilities

• Perform a variety of tasks involving physical manual labor.
• Maintain a neat and clean job site to avoid potential hazards.
• Perform materials handling and storage.
• Load and unload trucks, hauls, and hoist materials.
• Ensure that proper safety and incident reporting procedures are followed.
• Operate a variety of hand and power tools.
• Clean and prepare job sites.
• Dig trenches.
• Clean up rubble and debris and remove waste material.
• Prunes and remove vegetation using chainsaws, hand saws, Mowers and other tools and equipment.
• Removes and chips brush.
• Applies herbicide according to label instructions, state and industry standards.
• Work from bucket or ground.
• Assists crew members and other departments.
• Demonstrates continued learning and progression of responsibilities, skills, and abilities to progress in the department.

Skills

Attention to detail

Analytical thinking

Independence

Time management

Professionalism

Leadership

Decision making

Data analysis

Safety minded

Teamwork

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

Chainsaws

Hand saws

Mowers

Job description

PowerGrid Services is seeking a field laborer responsible for the safe and efficient removal of vegetation along rights of way for infrastructure projects such as roads, powerlines, or pipelines. You will operate machinery like bulldozers, excavators, or brush cutters to clear trees, brush, and obstacles in designated areas.

The role requires a high school diploma, a valid driver's license, and willingness to travel and work outdoors in varying weather.