Equipment Operator - Granbury, TX

Description The Equipment Operator operates heavy equipment of various types to remove branches and tree material from electrical lines. Must have valid driver's license; CDL preferred. Must have experience operating a Barko (mower), Linebacker (mower), and Jarraff (Sky trim). Pay or shift range: $21 USD to $24 USD Travel Required: Yes ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS Always follow and help enforce safe practices and rules. Assist 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. Assist other crew members in all aspects of daily activities and take a leadership role when required. Cleans up and disposes of all debris. Sets up barriers, warning signs, flags, markers, etc. to protect employees and public. Keeps 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. EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS Prior heavy equipment operating experience in electric utility vegetation management, construction, logging, landscaping, mechanical, or military industries preferred. EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS High School diploma or education equivalent preferred. KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES Must be knowledgeable about the daily maintenance and safe operations of all equipment used. Must possess physical strength and good balance to climb into and around mobile equipment. Must be able to enter and exit a vehicle numerous times a day. Must be able to work outdoors under varying and sometimes adverse weather conditions. Must be able to hear verbal instructions from a distance. Must be able to obtain and maintain first-aid certification and CPR. Must be able to wear necessary personal protective equipment (PPE). Must have good vision and be attentive. Must have and maintain a Driver’s License if hired for a driving position; must have and maintain a CDL and DOT Medical Card to operate any truck over 26,000 lbs. Must be able to write, read and comprehend written and verbal job instructions/information. Must be able to maintain balance over uneven terrain. Must be able to communicate with others. Must have endurance necessary to perform duties throughout a standard eight or ten hour day. Must be able to travel out of town for storm restoration work when needed. Affirmative Action/EEO statement Xylem Tree Experts and Kendall Vegetation Services provide equal employment opportunity to all individuals regardless of their race, color, creed, religion, gender, age, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by state, federal, or local law. Reasonable Accommodation Statement XKIG is an equal opportunity employer and complies with all federal, state, and local nondiscrimination laws, including the ADA. If you need a reasonable accommodation during the application or hiring process, please contact our Talent Acquisition team at View phone number on click.appcast.io. 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. Paid Time Off (PTO) Eligibility and accrual timelines vary by position with some roles gaining PTO immediately and others becoming eligible after a set period of employment. Details are provided during the hiring process and may vary for Union hires. Travel Required Yes. Travel is required during storm restoration work when needed. #J-18808-Ljbffr