Equipment Operator

Specialized Equipment Operator

The Equipment Operator will be expected to operate specialized equipment to trim and remove trees, pruning treetops and limbs, Line clearing, and other equipment and tools.

Job Responsibilities

• Trim and/or remove trees by climbing or with aid of an aerial lift under the direct supervision of a crew leader or qualified line clearance tree trimmer.
• Load and unload trucks with logs, brush and debris and/or feed brush into brush chipper.
• Use hand lines to lower limbs and equipment.
• Use and maintain small power tools at ground level.
• Drive and operate trucks and Skid-steers safely.
• Report the need for repairs of trucks and equipment to crew leader.
• Safeguard employees and public from hazards in and around the working area. Help enforce on the job safety practices.
• Works on unleveled ground.
• Works around falling limbs with protection.

Minimum Qualifications

• Must be 18 years of age or older.
• Must be able to wear PPE as necessary.
• Must be able to enter and exit a vehicle numerous times a day.
• Must be able to withstand exposure to all kinds of weather while completing work assignments, i.e., rain, heat, sun, cold.
• Must be able to traverse various terrains.
• Must be able to communicate with others.
• Must be able to lift, move and maneuver up to 50 pounds on an infrequent basis, and up to 10 pounds on a frequent basis.
• Must have knowledge of heavy equipment.
• Must be able to operate and service all required tools and equipment.
• Must have transportation to and from the show up location.
• Must be willing to travel out of state and away from home for weeks at a time.
• Must pass a pre-employment background check.

Physical Requirements

Standing – Frequently

Walking – Frequently

Sitting – Rarely

Reaching – Frequently

Stooping – Frequently

Kneeling – Rarely

Squatting – Frequently

Crawling – Rarely

Lifting – Frequently

Carrying – Constantly

Pushing – Frequently

Pulling – Constantly

Climbing Ladders – Rarely

Climbing On/Off Truck – Occasionally

Climbing Stairs – Rarely

Climbing Poles – Rarely

Balancing – Occasionally

Gripping – Constantly

Lifting up to 10 lbs – Frequently

Lifting over 10 lbs to 50 lbs – Frequently

Lifting up to 50 lbs – Occasionally

 Key

Rarely = less than 10%

Occasionally = up to 33%

Frequently = up to 66%

Continuously = 67% to 100%

 Candidates must be available for full-time work, including 10 to 12-hour shifts, with the potential for up to 7 days per week during storm season. Weekend and holiday availability is also required.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance
• Term Life, AD&D Insurance, and Voluntary Life Insurance
• Disability Income Protection Insurance
• Paid holidays
• PTO Available
• Employee assistance program