Heavy Equip Operator Non-union- Crane operator/ Digger Derrick

About the role

This position operates various types of heavy equipment to remove branches and tree material from electrical lines. Local and travel positions (with per diem) are available.

Responsibilities

• Operates heavy equipment of various types to remove branches and tree material from electrical lines.
• Operates and services equipment such as gasoline, hydraulic tools, power saws, power winches, mower deck, weed whacker, chipper, and sprayers.
• Uses hand tools, such as axes, hand lines, saws, block and tackle, pruners, and other equipment as required.
• Plans, assigns, directs, checks, and coordinates work.
• Responsible for quality and quantity of production.
• Performs all aspects of labor as necessary to keep crew operation flowing.
• Ensures the overall safety, quality, and production requirements of the crew are met.
• Cleans up and disposes of all debris.
• Obtains written or oral permission from property owners to trim or remove trees or perform other work on the property.
• Arranges with customer or property owner to obtain access, advise of interruption, explain work to be done, etc.
• Promotes and maintains good customer and public relations through the effective accomplishment of assigned work and the appropriate behavior of employees on the crew.
• Safeguards employees and the public from hazards in and around the work area. Sets up barriers, warning signs, flags, markers, etc. to protect employees and the public.
• Trains new personnel.
• Keeps informed on new equipment, specifications, standard practices, operating procedures, and customer and company employee relations policies and practices.

Requirements

• Must be 18 years of age or older.
• Must be familiar with electrical hazards.
• High School Diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Valid driver’s license preferred.

Qualifications

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

Physical Requirements

• Rare (less than 10%): sitting, kneeling, crawling, color-vision, climbing stairs.
• Occasional (up to 33%): stooping, squatting, climbing on/off trucks, 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 50 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

• Paid weekly
• Outstanding growth and career advancement opportunities
• Competitive health/benefits packages including sick pay
• 401(k) matching
• All major holidays paid after 90 days
• Life, Long-Term/Short-Term Disability Insurance
• Overtime opportunities available throughout the year
• Company vehicle (dependent on position)
• Employee Assistance Program offered
• CDL certification opportunities available and paid by the company
• First Aid & CPR training and certification provided

Schedule

Typical work week: Monday–Thursday (10-hour days) – 40-hour week with a 3-day weekend.