Equipment Operator w/ valid DL - NON-UNION

About the role

This position operates heavy equipment of various types to remove branches and tree material from electrical lines. Since 1928, Asplundh has been dedicated to safe, efficient and innovative line clearance services to the utility industry. Reliable, uninterrupted power is an important service provided by the world's electrical utilities and Asplundh has the expertise to help keep the power flowing. Diversification over the years has opened up vegetation management services to other specialized markets such as municipalities, railroads, pipelines, helicopter vegetation services, and departments of transportation. A family-owned and operated corporation headquartered near Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, Asplundh has grown to employ over 36,000 service professionals throughout the United States, Canada, Australia and New Zealand.

Essential Functions & Responsibilities

• Operate heavy equipment such as Bulldozers, Backhoes, Skid steers, Excavator, Loaders, Dump trucks, Mowers and Stump grinders
• Transport equipment to and from multi state job locations
• Install and remove gates, fences, barb wire
• Install and remove culverts, rocks and base
• Work on spread rock and base by Highways, side roads and on the right-of-way
• Use a chainsaw to cut brush, logs and stumps of larger trees
• Gather brush and feed brush into wood chipper
• Apply chemical herbicide to right-of-way following brush removal (when applicable) utilizing hose and spray nozzle from truck mounted spray equipment which includes tank, pump, hose reel, 200 feet of ½ inch hose, or utilize back-pack to treat remote areas
• Service truck, chipper, and equipment, maintaining them in neat, clean, and specified mechanical order
• Assist senior spray person in mixing herbicide in holding tank (when applicable)
• Work around hazardous equipment
• Work around excessive noise from machines, chain saws, wood chipper with hearing protection
• Work in all temperatures and weather and be exposed to nature, i.e., irritating plants, biting or stinging insects, dust, etc.
• Work on uneven ground
• Work around falling limbs with protection

Minimum Qualifications

• Must be 18 years of age or older
• Possess working knowledge and be able to identify tree and shrub species
• Familiar with electrical hazards

Education & Experience

High School Diploma or equivalent preferred.

License & Certifications

Valid Driver License Required.

Travel Requirements

Must have transportation to and from the show up location.

Physical Requirements

• RARE (less than 10%): sitting, kneeling, crawling, color vision, climbing stairs
• OCCASIONAL (up to 33%): stooping, squatting, climbing on/off truck, reading, pushing, climbing ladders, lifting up to 50 lbs
• FREQUENT (up to 66%): walking, body twisting, manual dexterity, speaking clearly, hearing-speech range, lifting, carrying, pulling, balancing, lifting up to 10 lbs
• CONTINUOUS (up to 100%): standing, sense of touch, seeing distant, climbing, gripping, lifting over 10 lbs to 50 lbs, seeing, reaching, range of motion, depth perception

Benefits

• Competitive wages paid weekly – Direct Deposit
• Paid Vacation and Holidays
• Individual/Family Health, Dental, Eye Care, Prescriptions
• Insurance premiums paid by Company
• FMLA and Short term disability benefits
• Retirement packages, paid by Company
• Prescription safety glasses
• All tools provided by the Company to do job
• DOT Regulated Drug Free Workplace
• First Aid & CPR Training provided
• Medical, dental, and vision benefits available to all eligible employees on the first day of employment

Pre-Screen

Upon offer, employees may be required to complete and pass a pre-employment drug screen, background, and/or MVR check.

Job Type: Full-Time +, Non-Exempt