Mower Operator: Decatur, AL

Xylem Tree Experts • Bishopville, SC

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About The Position

The Mower Operator operates heavy equipment to remove branches and tree material from electrical lines. The role follows and helps enforce safe practices, supports daily crew activities, helps maintain and repair equipment and tools, and cleans up and disposes of debris. Operators may be asked to take a leadership role when required and perform storm-work duties, including out-of-town travel for storm restoration. This is a safety-sensitive position subject to background-check and drug-screen requirements. The position is full-time and offers medical, vision, and dental health insurance, with an option to enroll in a 401(k). Depending on eligibility, additional compensation may include overtime or premium pay. PTO eligibility and accrual vary by position.

Requirements

• Knowledge of daily maintenance and safe operation of all equipment used.
• Physical strength and balance to climb into and around mobile equipment.
• Ability to enter and exit a vehicle numerous times a day.
• Ability to work outdoors in varying and sometimes adverse weather conditions.
• Ability to hear verbal instructions from a distance.
• Ability to obtain and maintain first-aid certification and CPR.
• Ability to wear required personal protective equipment (PPE).
• Good vision and attentiveness.
• A driver's license must be obtained and maintained if hired for a driving position; a CDL and DOT Medical Card must be obtained and maintained to operate a truck over 26,000 pounds.
• Ability to write, read, and comprehend written and verbal job instructions and information.
• Ability to maintain balance over uneven terrain.
• Ability to communicate with others.
• Endurance to perform duties throughout a standard eight- or ten-hour day.
• Ability to travel out of town for storm restoration work when needed.
• Must meet I-9 work-authorization requirements; the employer participates in E-Verify.
• Must be able to pass a background check and drug screen as required for this safety-sensitive position.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

• Follow and help enforce safe practices and rules.
• Assist in preparing 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 other crew members in 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.
• Stay informed about equipment, specifications, standard practices, operating procedures, and customer and company employee-relations policies and practices.
• Track and report mileage to the Foreperson.
• Perform storm-work duties as needed.

Benefits

• Medical health insurance.
• Vision health insurance.
• Dental health insurance.
• Option to enroll in a 401(k).
• Potential overtime, premium pay, or other compensation depending on the position and applicable eligibility requirements.
• Paid time off, with eligibility and accrual timelines varying by position.

What This Job Offers

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