What are the responsibilities and job description for the Cutter position at Ceres Environmental Services, Inc.?
Job Title: Vegetation/Tree Cutting Equipment Operator
About Ceres Environmental Operations
Ceres Environmental Operations (CEO) is a leader in crisis management, rapid response, and disaster recovery, committed to rebuilding stronger, safer communities. We specialize in emergency response, environmental services, planning, and consulting, including debris removal, blue roofs, logistics, debris management, demolition, recycling, forest management, and coastal and marine restoration. As a licensed general contractor, we offer unparalleled expertise to restore stability where it’s needed most.
Driven by Purpose, Powered by People
At CEO, we believe you’re more than just an employee; you’re part of a team with a purpose and a meaningful mission. Every team member plays a vital role in restoring hope, helping communities recover and rebuild.
We value initiative, respect diversity, and give our people the freedom to lead. We offer competitive pay, travel opportunities, and a culture built on resilience and teamwork. If you show up with compassion, share the commitment, react with urgency, and deliver solutions, you’ll fit right in. We don’t just respond to challenges; we rise to them.
What We Are Looking For
Ceres Environmental Operations is seeking a Vegetation/Tree Cutting Equipment Operator to safely and accurately operate specialized trucks and cutting equipment used to remove trees, limbs, and vegetation in support of production and field operations.
This role is essential to our vegetation management efforts and directly contributes to safety, efficiency, and operational readiness. Success in the first 12 months will be measured by safety compliance, accuracy, productivity, ability to follow written and verbal instructions, equipment proficiency, and reliability in meeting project timelines.
This role does not supervise staff but works closely with supervisors, field crews, and production team members.
What You Will Do
This person in this position works outdoors and in field environments where safety, awareness, and equipment operation skills are critical. The role requires long periods of standing, operating machinery, repetitive movements, and working around trucks, saws, and hydraulic equipment.
You will be responsible for driving a bucket truck or truck with trailer, cutting, trimming, and clearing vegetation using specialized equipment mounted on trucks, ensuring all work is performed safely and in compliance with company and industry standards.
Physical Requirements And Environment
Ceres provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities and to applicants with sincerely held religious beliefs, as required by law. The physical requirements listed below reflect the essential functions of this role. If you need accommodation to perform these functions, please inform us during the application process.
At CEO, you won’t just have a job, you’ll have a mission. Your work will directly impact the speed and strength of community recovery after disasters.
We Offer
Work Authorization
Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States. Verification of employment eligibility will be required at the time of hire. Ceres does not sponsor employment-based visas for this position unless stated otherwise.
E-Verify: We comply with Federal law by verifying employment eligibility.
About Ceres Environmental Operations
Ceres Environmental Operations (CEO) is a leader in crisis management, rapid response, and disaster recovery, committed to rebuilding stronger, safer communities. We specialize in emergency response, environmental services, planning, and consulting, including debris removal, blue roofs, logistics, debris management, demolition, recycling, forest management, and coastal and marine restoration. As a licensed general contractor, we offer unparalleled expertise to restore stability where it’s needed most.
Driven by Purpose, Powered by People
At CEO, we believe you’re more than just an employee; you’re part of a team with a purpose and a meaningful mission. Every team member plays a vital role in restoring hope, helping communities recover and rebuild.
We value initiative, respect diversity, and give our people the freedom to lead. We offer competitive pay, travel opportunities, and a culture built on resilience and teamwork. If you show up with compassion, share the commitment, react with urgency, and deliver solutions, you’ll fit right in. We don’t just respond to challenges; we rise to them.
What We Are Looking For
Ceres Environmental Operations is seeking a Vegetation/Tree Cutting Equipment Operator to safely and accurately operate specialized trucks and cutting equipment used to remove trees, limbs, and vegetation in support of production and field operations.
This role is essential to our vegetation management efforts and directly contributes to safety, efficiency, and operational readiness. Success in the first 12 months will be measured by safety compliance, accuracy, productivity, ability to follow written and verbal instructions, equipment proficiency, and reliability in meeting project timelines.
This role does not supervise staff but works closely with supervisors, field crews, and production team members.
What You Will Do
- Operate vegetation and tree-cutting equipment, including trucks with hydraulic and/or power saws, booms, or cutting attachments
- Operate an aerial lift and perform work while in an aerial lift
- Cut, trim, and remove trees, limbs, brush, and vegetation in accordance with safety guidelines and project specifications
- Read and follow work orders, maps, or instructions to identify required cutting locations
- Receive and follow verbal instructions from a supervisor/foreman
- Inspect equipment before, during, and after operation; report issues or defects immediately
- Maintain safe operation of vehicles and cutting tools at all times
- Ensure cut materials are safely placed, stacked, or staged for removal
- Maintain a clean and organized work area and equipment
- Follow all safety policies, procedures, and PPE requirements
- Support production schedules and meet quality expectations consistently
- Assist with other vegetation management or field support tasks as needed
- H.S. diploma or equivalent
- Must possess a current, valid driver’s license in good standing
- Must have a current DOT medical card (MEC)
- Minimum of 5 years experience operating specialized trucks and cutting equipment
- Must be able to work up to six (6) days per week and 10–12 hours per day based on operational needs
- Strong attention to detail, accuracy, and safety
- Ability to work in outdoor environments and perform physical, repetitive tasks
- Ability to work effectively in fast-paced, field-based production settings
- Previous experience operating vegetation or tree-cutting trucks/equipment
- Experience in forestry, vegetation management, or environmental field operations
- Familiarity with saws, hydraulic cutting systems, and heavy equipment
This person in this position works outdoors and in field environments where safety, awareness, and equipment operation skills are critical. The role requires long periods of standing, operating machinery, repetitive movements, and working around trucks, saws, and hydraulic equipment.
You will be responsible for driving a bucket truck or truck with trailer, cutting, trimming, and clearing vegetation using specialized equipment mounted on trucks, ensuring all work is performed safely and in compliance with company and industry standards.
Physical Requirements And Environment
Ceres provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities and to applicants with sincerely held religious beliefs, as required by law. The physical requirements listed below reflect the essential functions of this role. If you need accommodation to perform these functions, please inform us during the application process.
- Ability to lift and move materials with or without reasonable accommodation.
- Manual dexterity and hand-eye coordination required to operate tools and machinery safely.
- Willingness to wear required PPE, including but not limited to protective eyewear, gloves, and safety footwear.
- Ability to work in environments with noise, machinery, and prolonged standing.
- Commitment to following all safety standards and protocols.
At CEO, you won’t just have a job, you’ll have a mission. Your work will directly impact the speed and strength of community recovery after disasters.
We Offer
- A collaborative, mission-driven culture.
- Opportunities for professional growth and advancement.
- The chance to make a lasting difference for communities across the U.S.
Work Authorization
Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States. Verification of employment eligibility will be required at the time of hire. Ceres does not sponsor employment-based visas for this position unless stated otherwise.
E-Verify: We comply with Federal law by verifying employment eligibility.