Equipment Operator - NON-UNION

Asplundh Tree Experts • Cabool, MO

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About The Position

The Equipment Operator position at Asplundh Tree Expert, LLC involves operating heavy equipment to remove branches and tree material from electrical lines. The role requires planning, directing, and coordinating work while ensuring safety and quality standards are met. The operator will also be responsible for maintaining good customer relations and training new personnel.

Requirements

• Must be 18 years of age or older.
• Possesses working knowledge and be able to identify tree and shrub species.
• Familiar with electrical hazards.
• High School Diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Driver License Required.

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.
• Sprays brush and stumps, making proper and selective application of herbicides.
• 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.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision benefits available to all eligible employees on the first day of employment.
• Competitive hourly pay.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Administrative and Support Services
• Education Level: High school or GED