Mower Operator - Boone, NC

Xylem Tree Experts • Boone, NC

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About The Position

The Equipment Operator operates heavy equipment of various types to remove branches and tree material from electrical lines. The role follows and helps enforce safe practices and rules, prepares equipment and materials for each day’s work at the Foreperson’s direction, and operates equipment as directed. Operators help maintain and repair equipment and tools, assist other crew members with daily activities, and take a leadership role when required. Duties also include cleaning up and disposing of debris; setting up barriers, warning signs, flags, and markers to protect employees and the public; keeping informed about equipment, specifications, standard practices, operating procedures, and customer and company employee relations policies; tracking and reporting mileage to the Foreperson; and performing storm work as needed. Equipment Operators have no direct reports.

This position requires outdoor work in varying and sometimes adverse weather conditions, physical strength and balance to climb into and around mobile equipment, frequent entry and exit from vehicles, and the ability to maintain balance over uneven terrain. Employees must be able to hear instructions from a distance, communicate with others, read and understand work instructions, and sustain duties throughout a standard eight- or ten-hour day. Travel out of town for storm restoration may be needed. Candidates must pass a background check and drug screen as required. Must meet I-9 work authorization requirements; the employer participates in E-Verify.

Requirements

• Must be knowledgeable about the daily maintenance and safe operation of all equipment used.
• Must have 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; a CDL and DOT Medical Card are required to operate any truck over 26,000 lbs.
• Must be able to write, read, and comprehend written and verbal job instructions and information.
• Must be able to maintain balance over uneven terrain.
• Must be able to communicate with others.
• Must have the endurance 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.
• Must pass a background check and drug screen as required for the job.
• Must meet I-9 work authorization requirements.

Nice To Haves

• Prior heavy equipment operating experience in electric utility vegetation management, construction, logging, landscaping, mechanical, or military industries is preferred.
• High school diploma or equivalent education is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Operate heavy equipment to remove branches and tree material from electrical lines.
• Follow and help enforce safe practices and rules.
• Prepare equipment and materials for each day’s work at the Foreperson’s direction.
• Operate equipment as directed by the Foreperson.
• Help maintain and repair equipment and tools used in operations.
• Assist crew members with daily activities and take a leadership role when required.
• Clean up and dispose of debris.
• Set up barriers, warning signs, flags, markers, and other protections for employees and the public.
• Keep informed about new equipment, specifications, standard practices, operating procedures, and customer and company employee relations policies and practices.
• Track and report mileage to the Foreperson.
• Perform duties for storm work as needed.

Benefits

• Health insurance benefits for medical, vision, and dental.
• Option to enroll in a 401K.
• Paid Time Off (PTO); eligibility and accrual timelines vary by position and may vary for Union hires.

What This Job Offers

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