Heavy Equipment Operator AGS Crane

100% Employee-Owned (ESOP) Company
Salary Range: $32-$40/hr

Rainbow Treecare (a division of Rainbow Companies) is seeking an energetic and hard-working individual to join our team as an Articulating Grapple Saw Crane Operator. This is a full-time, weekday position with overtime available. Your work location will be out of one of our three locations in either Minnetonka, Little Canada, or Burnsville.

What You Will Do:

• Safely drive and operate trucks and cranes of up to 72,000 lbs. GVW for the Pruning Division of Rainbow Tree Company as well as our grapple loader.
• Understanding of the hazards of working with storm damaged trees and performing removals using heavy equipment such as cranes.
• Knowledge of daily tree care operations both on the ground and aloft.
• Report to the general foreperson on training and safety needs or any other issue regarding the well-being of crew members.
• Work always with a high regard for the safety of self and others, following all necessary safety procedures and using required safety equipment.
• Perform manual labor including loading and unloading trucks and working with maintenance and forestry crews outside of the truck.
• Perform and foster an environment of safe work practices and report safety issues promptly to appropriate staff.

Qualifications:

• Demonstrated professional tree climbing experience
• Class D license and commitment to safe driving
• High School Diploma or GED
• 2+ years of field and operating equipment experience

Preferred Qualifications:

• 3+ years of professional tree climbing and equipment operating experience
• CPR and First Aid certification achieved within six (6) months of hire
• Hydraulic, forklift experience a plus
• Class A combination with air brake license

What We Offer:

• Employee Stock Option Program in our 100% Employee-Owned Company
• 80 hours of PTO, 4 Floating Holidays and 8 Paid Holidays
• 401K Contribution Option with Match
• Full Range of Benefits available, including Medical, Vision, Dental, Disability, & Life Insurance

Physical Demands and Work Environment:

Work is performed outdoors in any weather element throughout urban and rural areas. May be required to bend, reach, stoop, and lift objects; may be exposed to safety hazards and hazardous tools and equipment; during which safety precautions must be followed, including use of safety equipment. Must be able to lift 50 pounds at any given time.

You Should Know:
Rainbow Companies ( is 100% employee-owned, and our employees are the core of our success. We are values-based, work collaboratively, and foster teamwork through communication and integrity. At Rainbow, we celebrate our differences and are an Equal Opportunity Employer. We will not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, or other protected status.

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