Specialized Equipment Operator - (Travel Required)

Job Description Job Description Equipment Operator (Travel Required) This position operates heavy equipment of various types to remove branches and tree material from electrical lines. Pay : Competitive, Hourly Benefits: Benefits Available and Vary per position and location Essential Functions & Responsibilities: Plans, assigns, directs, checks, and coordinates work. Operates and services equipment such as gasoline, hydraulic tools, power saws, power winches, mower deck, weed whacker, chipper, and sprayers. Cleans up and disposes of all debris. Uses hand-tools, such as axes, hand-lines, saws, block and tackle, pruners and other equipment as required. 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. Obtains written or oral permission from property owners to trim or remove trees or perform other work on property. Arranges with customer or property owner to obtain access, advises of interruption, explains 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 work area. Sets up barriers, warning signs, flags, markers, etc. to protect employees and public. Trains new personnel. Keeps informed on new equipment, specifications, standard practices, operating procedures, and customer and company employee relations policies and practices. Operates specialized machinery such as cranes, forklifts, backhoes, bulldozers, or graders to excavate, load, or transport materials. Conducts daily pre-shift inspections to check fluid levels and safety devices, performing minor repairs and routine maintenance (cleaning, lubricating). Ensures all operations comply with company policies, OSHA standards, and environmental regulations. Follows hand/verbal signals from crew members and collaborates with supervisors to interpret project plans. Minimum Qualifications: Must be 18 years of age or older. Familiar with electrical hazards. Education & Experience High School Diploma or equivalent preferred. 1+ years of experience operating specific heavy machinery. Safety & OSHA standars knowledge Pre-Screen Upon offer, employees may be required to complete and pass a pre-employment drug screen, background, and/or MVR check. License & Certifications: Driver License Required. Travel Requirements: Must have transportation to and from the show up location. Physical Requirements: RARE (less than 10%): sitting, kneeling, crawling, color vision, climbing stairs. OCCASIONAL (up to 33%): stooping, squatting, climbing on/off truck, 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 10 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. Individuals with a disability who desire a reasonable accommodation can contact the ADA Coordinator by calling View phone number on click.appcast.io . We partner with the Department of Homeland Security/U.S. Customs and Immigration Service to e-Verify all newly hired employees.