Jarraff Operator - Lynchburg, VA

Essential Functions

• Always follow and help enforce safe practices and rules
• Aid in preparing equipment and materials for each day’s work at Foreperson’s direction
• Operate equipment as directed by Foreperson
• Help maintain and repair equipment and tools used in operations
• Aid other crew members in all aspects of daily activities and take a leadership role when required
• Clean up and dispose of all debris
• Set up barriers, warning signs, flags, markers, etc. to protect employees and public
• Keep informed on new equipment, specifications, standard practices, operating procedures, and customer and company employee relations policies and practices
• Track and report mileage to Foreperson
• Perform duties for storm work as needed

Supervisory Responsibilities

Equipment Operators have no direct reports.

Experience Requirements

• Prior heavy equipment operating experience in electric utility vegetation management, construction, logging, landscaping, mechanical, or military industries preferred

Education Requirements

• A high school diploma or equivalent education preferred

Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities

• Knowledgeable about the daily maintenance and safe operations of all equipment used
• Physical strength and good balance to climb into and around mobile equipment
• Able to enter and exit a vehicle numerous times a day
• Able to work outdoors under varying and sometimes adverse weather conditions
• Able to hear verbal instructions from a distance
• Able to obtain and maintain first-aid certification and CPR
• Able to wear necessary personal protective equipment (PPE)
• Good vision and attentive
• Able to write, read and comprehend written and verbal job instructions/information
• Able to maintain balance over uneven terrain
• Able to communicate with others
• Endurance necessary to perform duties throughout a standard eight or ten hour day
• Able to travel out of town for storm restoration work when needed

Work Authorization Requirements

• Must meet I-9 requirements

Benefits Offered

• This is a full-time position that offers health insurance benefits for medical, vision, and dental, as well as the option for enrollment in a 401K