Tree & Utility Line Equipment Operator

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

Job summary

Asplundh Tree Expert, LLC is seeking an Equipment Operator to operate heavy equipment and remove branches and tree material from electrical lines. The role emphasizes safety, efficiency, and reliable production across multiple tasks in outdoor settings.

The position requires driving credentials, a high school diploma (preferred), and the ability to work around electrical hazards. Compensation is hourly and benefits vary by location; valid transportation to show-up location is needed.

Qualifications

• Must be 18 years of age or older.
• Ability to identify tree and shrub species.
• Familiar with electrical hazards.
• Driver's license required.
• High School Diploma or equivalent preferred.

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.
• Arranges with customer or property owner to obtain access, advises of interruption, explains work to be done, etc.
• Promotes and maintains good customer and public relations through the effective accomplishment of assigned work and the appropriate behavior of employees on the crew.
• Safeguards employees and the public from hazards in and around work area.
• Sets up barriers, warning signs, flags, markers, etc. to protect employees and public.
• Trains new personnel.
• Keeps informed on new equipment, specifications, standard practices, operating procedures, and customer and company employee relations policies and practices.

Skills

Tree species identification

Electrical hazard awareness

Driving/transport readiness

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

Asplundh Tree Expert, LLC is seeking an Equipment Operator to operate heavy equipment and remove branches and tree material from electrical lines. The role emphasizes safety, efficiency, and reliable production across multiple tasks in outdoor settings.

The position requires driving credentials, a high school diploma (preferred), and the ability to work around electrical hazards. Compensation is hourly and benefits vary by location; valid transportation to show-up location is needed.