Equipment Operator

About the Role

As an Equipment Operator (EO), your primary responsibility is to operate and maintain a range of specialized forestry equipment, such as Jarraffs, brush cutters, and Timberlands. You will support your team by prioritizing safety in all tasks and operations, demonstrating trustworthiness and responsibility, and performing tasks related to line clearance work, such as pruning and removing trees near electrical conductors.

You must be thoroughly knowledgeable of the particular machines assigned to operate and all safety aspects of their operation.

Responsibilities

• Prioritize safety in all tasks and operations.
• Operate specialized forestry equipment for line clearance work, including pruning and removing trees near electrical conductors.
• Inspect and maintain Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) and understand when to wear it.
• Maintain company vehicles, equipment, and tools in good working order.
• Perform rigorous physical labor, including lifting in excess of 50 lbs.
• Understand and use company radios and hand tools properly.
• Work at heights and/or in confined spaces as required.
• Work outside, frequently in inclement weather and diverse conditions.
• Follow established safety rules and company policies.
• Travel long distances and join storm restoration efforts on short notice.
• Work overtime and extended periods in various locations as required.
• Perform all other related work to complete the job.

Requirements

• Valid driver’s license.
• 1-year previous experience in a relevant role.
• Able to read, write, and communicate effectively in English (bilingual Spanish/English a plus).
• Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) strongly preferred.
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Capable of receiving and following directions.
• Willing to work overtime when requested.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described are typical for a team member in vegetation management. While performing the duties of this job, you will:

• Regularly talk, hear, stand, walk, use hands to finger, handle, and feel, and reach with hands and arms.
• Frequently perform rigorous physical labor, sit, stand for extended periods, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.
• Frequently lift or move up to or in excess of 50 lbs.
• Use specific vision abilities, including close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

Work Environment

While performing the duties of this job, you may be exposed to:

• Fumes or airborne particles, moving mechanical parts, and vibration.
• A variety of extreme conditions at construction job sites.
• Loud noise levels.
• Diverse weather conditions while working outside.

Skills

• Team-oriented
• Self-motivated
• Customer service focused
• Ethical and honest
• Responsible and trustworthy
• Punctual
• Excellent communication skills

About Us

Burford’s Construction is a leading provider of services in the electric utility industry throughout the Southeastern, Midwestern, and Western United States. We offer turnkey support to customers across our service territory in Transmission, Distribution, and Generation, including:

• Vegetation Maintenance
• New ROW Clearing
• ROW Reclamation/Widening
• Erosion Control
• Access Matting
• Civil/Site Grading
• And many more services.

Our company culture and core values—safety for all, environmental stewardship, diversity and inclusion, customer service, and productivity—are integral in every partnership. We believe our work entails a true partnership with our clients to consistently exceed expectations.