Tree Care Equipment Operator – Safe & Skilled

Asplundh Careers; Farmington (MO); On-site; USD 21,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits Available

Job summary

Asplundh Tree Expert, LLC is seeking an Equipment Operator in Farmington, Missouri. The role involves operating and servicing a range of equipment, spraying and trimming vegetation, and maintaining safety, quality, and production standards for the crew.

Responsibilities include coordinating work, communicating with property owners, and training new staff. Candidates should be at least 18, have knowledge of tree species, and be aware of electrical hazards. A valid driver's license is required.

Qualifications

• Must be 18 years of age or older.
• 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 all debris.
• Uses hand-tools such as axes, hand-lines, saws, block and tackle, pruners and other equipment.
• Sprays brush and stumps with herbicides.
• Ensures safety, quality and production requirements of the crew.
• Obtains permission from property owners to trim or remove trees or perform work on property.
• Trains new personnel.
• Keeps informed on equipment and procedures.

Skills

Tree identification

Electrical hazards awareness

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

Asplundh Tree Expert, LLC is seeking an Equipment Operator in Farmington, Missouri. The role involves operating and servicing a range of equipment, spraying and trimming vegetation, and maintaining safety, quality, and production standards for the crew.

Responsibilities include coordinating work, communicating with property owners, and training new staff. Candidates should be at least 18, have knowledge of tree species, and be aware of electrical hazards. A valid driver's license is required.