Utility Tree & Line Clearance Operator

Trees, Llc; Apex (NC); On-site; USD 21,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits vary by location

Job summary

Asplundh Tree Expert, LLC is seeking an Equipment Operator to handle heavy equipment and support crew operations removing branches and tree material from electrical lines. The role includes operating diverse machinery, ensuring safety, and maintaining production quality across job sites.

The position requires old enough to work, basic knowledge of tree species and electrical hazards, and the ability to obtain property access and coordinate with customers. Benefits vary by location and position.

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

Skills

Safety awareness

Hazard identification

Team coordination

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

Asplundh Tree Expert, LLC is seeking an Equipment Operator to handle heavy equipment and support crew operations removing branches and tree material from electrical lines. The role includes operating diverse machinery, ensuring safety, and maintaining production quality across job sites.

The position requires old enough to work, basic knowledge of tree species and electrical hazards, and the ability to obtain property access and coordinate with customers. Benefits vary by location and position.