Equipment Operator Tree Care

About the role

The Best Teams are Created and Maintained Here. The Equipment Operator is responsible for operating and maintaining the following categories of equipment: Large wheel loaders, mid-size articulated wheel loaders, skip loaders, towing tractors, on/off road “C” class bobtail/water trucks, on/off road pickup trucks, rental equipment as required. It’s Not Just a Team. It’s One BrightView.

Responsibilities

• Perform tasks as directed by a Foreman or Supervisor
• Monitor and maintain equipment on a daily basis
• Written and oral communication for the completion of required reporting
• Be aware of and work within all branch safety policies and emphasize safety in all activities
• Follow instructions accurately
• Communicate effectively with assigned supervisor and crew
• Safely operate forklift and tractors loading, soil mixing, materials handling and other equipment operations as needed
• Light equipment maintenance

Requirements

• Ability to prioritize multiple tasks
• Self-starter and able to complete tasks with minimal supervision
• Basic knowledge of plant material
• Equipment certification as needed
• Able to communicate in English and Spanish – oral and written

Physical Demands

• Ability to lift 50 pounds
• Be at least 18 years old (21 if operating company provided vehicles)
• Possess strong stamina and have the ability to work outdoors in various weather conditions including extreme heat and cold
• Able to safely operate landscaping equipment (e.g., mowers, trimmers, blowers, edgers)
• Able to bend, stoop, kneel, twist, stand, walk continuously throughout the day and perform repetitive motions for extended periods
• Able to perform manual labor