Heavy Equipment Operator AGS Crane

Rainbow Ecoscience • Minneapolis, MN

2d • $32 - $40

About The Position

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.

Requirements

• Class D license and commitment to safe driving
• High School Diploma or GED
• 2 years field and operating equipment experience

Nice To Haves

• 3 years or more of field 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

Responsibilities

• 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.

Benefits

• 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

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED