Storm-Ready Equipment Operator (CDL Preferred)

ISA Certified Arborist; Granbury (TX); On-site; USD 57,308,000 - 80,231,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401K

Paid time off

Job summary

Xylem Tree Experts and Kendall Vegetation Services is seeking an Equipment Operator to operate heavy equipment used to remove branches and tree material from electrical lines. A valid driver’s license is required; CDL preferred.

Experience with Barko, Linebacker, and Jarraff equipment is highly valued. This full-time role includes safety-focused work, daily equipment prep, maintenance, and storm-restoration duties as needed.

Qualifications

• Prior heavy equipment operating experience in electric utility vegetation management, construction, logging, landscaping, mechanical, or military industries preferred.
• Valid driver's license; CDL preferred.
• Must be able to pass background check and drug screen as required for this job.
• Must be able to work outdoors in varying and sometimes adverse weather conditions.

Responsibilities

• 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

Valid driver39s license

CDL preferred

Storm restoration experience

Safety awareness

Education

High School diploma or education equivalent

Job description

Xylem Tree Experts and Kendall Vegetation Services is seeking an Equipment Operator to operate heavy equipment used to remove branches and tree material from electrical lines. A valid driver’s license is required; CDL preferred.

Experience with Barko, Linebacker, and Jarraff equipment is highly valued. This full-time role includes safety-focused work, daily equipment prep, maintenance, and storm-restoration duties as needed.