Tree Line Clearing Equipment Operator

Trees, LLC; Garner (NC); On-site; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits available

Job summary

Trees, LLC is seeking an Equipment Operator to operate heavy equipment and remove branches and tree material from electrical lines. This position involves outdoor work, ensuring safety, and coordinating with crew.

The role requires attention to safety regulations, ability to identify hazards around electrical lines, and capability to communicate with property owners. A valid driver's license is required, and basic high school education is preferred.

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 all 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 the overall safety, quality and production requirements of the crew are met.
• Obtains written or oral permission from property owners to trim or remove trees or perform other work on property.

Skills

18+ years old

Identify tree species

Electrical hazards awareness

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent preferred

Tools

Gasoline-powered equipment

Power saws

Chipper operation

Job description

Trees, LLC is seeking an Equipment Operator to operate heavy equipment and remove branches and tree material from electrical lines. This position involves outdoor work, ensuring safety, and coordinating with crew.

The role requires attention to safety regulations, ability to identify hazards around electrical lines, and capability to communicate with property owners. A valid driver's license is required, and basic high school education is preferred.