Tree Crew Equipment Operator

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.

Responsibilities

• Operates 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.
• Works on spared rock and base by Highways, side roads and on the right-of-way.
• Uses a chainsaw to cut brush, logs and stumps of larger trees.
• Gathers brush and feed brush into wood chipper.
• Applies chemical herbicide to right-of-way, following brush removal when (APP)
• Utilizes hose and spray nozzle from truck mounted spray equipment which includes tank, pump, hose reel, 200 feet of ½ inch hose, or utilizes back-pack to treat remote areas.
• Serves truck, chipper, and equipment, maintaining them in neat, clean, and specified mechanical order.
• Assists senior spray person in mixing herbicide in holding tank.
• When (APP)Works around hazardous equipment.
• Works around excessive noise from machines, chain saws, wood chipper, with hearing protection.
• Works in all temperatures and weather and will be exposed to nature, i.e., irritating plants, biting or stinging insects, dust, etc.
• Works on unleveled ground.
• Works around falling limbs with protection.

Qualifications

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

Skills

• Working knowledge of tree and shrub species.
• Familiarity with electrical hazards.

Benefits

• Competitive wages/Paid weekly – Direct Deposit
• Paid vacation and holidays
• Individual/Family Health, Dental, Eye Care, Prescriptions Insurance premiums paid by Company
• 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

Pay

Competitive, Hourly

Schedule

Full-Time +, Non-Exempt

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision benefits are available to all eligible employees on the first day of employment.
• For more information on the benefits available for this role, please contact the recruiter or hiring manager.

Notice to Agencies

We only accept resumes from recruiters, employment agencies, or staffing services if a Service Agreement has been signed and we have requested recruitment/staffing services for the specific position. Any unsolicited resumes will become the property of the company, and no fees or compensation will be paid to the recruiter, employment agency, or staffing service.