What are the responsibilities and job description for the Equipment Operator position at Gunnison Tree Services?
About Us:
Gunnison Company (Gunnison or Company), located in Atlanta, GA, is an industry-leading provider of tree and vegetation management services for a growing list of sectors including utility, industrial, government/DOT, residential, and commercial. We offer state-of-the-art solutions across twenty states throughout the Southeast and the Eastern Seaboard.
Summary:
As an Equipment Operator(Stump Grinder), you will maintain and operate various pieces of equipment on job sites. We are looking for individuals with experience operating equipment.
- We Offer:
- Weekly Pay
- PTO & Health Benefits
- Entry - level roles
- Growth & Development within the Company
- Boot allowance on qualifying purchases
- 401k 4% match
Duties/Responsibilities:
- Drives and operates trucks and equipment.
- Loads and hauls equipment according to license status.
- Follows Basic Machine Maintenance.
- Works in conjunction with all members on the crew.
- Takes direction from the crew foreman as to the order and manner that activities are to be accomplished.
- Discusses alternatives to help increase safety and productivity.
- Works with crew to meet the daily work schedule, goals, and daily task.
- Ensure all employees, subs, and site visitors are following safety guidelines and have signed the tailboard and the JSA.
- Communicates with landowners and customers.
- Maintains minimum stocking level of supplies, and tools for equipment repair and crew safety.
- Performs other duties as assigned by the crew foreman.
- Shall follow all company safety guidelines.
- Shall wear all appropriate Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) as required for the job duties.
- Shall notify the crew foreman if other members of the crew or other contractors on-site are not working or behaving in a safe manner. Also ensure that anyone that enters the work zone has been briefed on the tailboard and signs off that they have read and understand what it says.
Requirements:
- Must pass a background check and drug test
- Valid driver's license
- CDL license preferred
Expected Hours of Work:
Hours are subject to change based on business requirements and per company policy