ISA Certified Arborist
Equipment Operator : Des Moines, Iowa
ISA Certified Arborist, Des Moines, Iowa, United States, 50319
Pay or shift range: $22 USD to $25 USD. This is an estimated pay range for this position. Final offers are based on various factors, including skill set, experience, location, qualifications and other job-related reasons.
Travel Required: Yes.
Description The Equipment Operator operates heavy equipment of various types to remove branches and tree material from electrical lines.
Essential Functions
Always follow and help enforce safe practices and rules
Assist in preparing equipment and materials for each day’s work at Foreperson’s direction
Operate equipment as directed by Foreperson
Help maintain and repair equipment and tools used in operations
Assist other crew members in all aspects of daily activities and take a leadership role when required
Cleans up and disposes of all debris
Sets up barriers, warning signs, flags, markers, etc. to protect employees and public
Keeps informed on new equipment, specifications, standard practices, operating procedures, and customer and company employee relations policies and practices.
Track and report mileage to Foreperson
Perform duties for storm work as needed
Experience Requirements Prior heavy equipment operating experience in electric utility vegetation management, construction, logging, landscaping, mechanical, or military industries preferred.
Education Requirements High School diploma or education equivalent preferred.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
Must be knowledgeable about the daily maintenance and safe operations of all equipment used
Must possess 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; must have and maintain a CDL and DOT Medical Card to operate any truck over 26,000 lbs.
Must be able to write, read and comprehend written and verbal job instructions/information
Must be able to maintain balance over uneven terrain
Must be able to communicate with others
Must have endurance necessary 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
Affirmative Action/EEO Statement Xylem Tree Experts and Kendall Vegetation Services provide equal employment opportunity to all individuals regardless of their race, color, creed, religion, gender, age, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by state, federal, or local law.
Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities required of the employee for this job. Duties, obligations, and activities may change at any time, with or without notice.
Benefits Offered This is a full-time position that offers health insurance benefits for medical, vision, and dental, as well as the option for enrollment in a 401K.
Equal Opportunity Employer Equal Opportunity Employer. This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.
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Travel Required: Yes.
Description The Equipment Operator operates heavy equipment of various types to remove branches and tree material from electrical lines.
Essential Functions
Always follow and help enforce safe practices and rules
Assist in preparing equipment and materials for each day’s work at Foreperson’s direction
Operate equipment as directed by Foreperson
Help maintain and repair equipment and tools used in operations
Assist other crew members in all aspects of daily activities and take a leadership role when required
Cleans up and disposes of all debris
Sets up barriers, warning signs, flags, markers, etc. to protect employees and public
Keeps informed on new equipment, specifications, standard practices, operating procedures, and customer and company employee relations policies and practices.
Track and report mileage to Foreperson
Perform duties for storm work as needed
Experience Requirements Prior heavy equipment operating experience in electric utility vegetation management, construction, logging, landscaping, mechanical, or military industries preferred.
Education Requirements High School diploma or education equivalent preferred.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
Must be knowledgeable about the daily maintenance and safe operations of all equipment used
Must possess 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; must have and maintain a CDL and DOT Medical Card to operate any truck over 26,000 lbs.
Must be able to write, read and comprehend written and verbal job instructions/information
Must be able to maintain balance over uneven terrain
Must be able to communicate with others
Must have endurance necessary 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
Affirmative Action/EEO Statement Xylem Tree Experts and Kendall Vegetation Services provide equal employment opportunity to all individuals regardless of their race, color, creed, religion, gender, age, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by state, federal, or local law.
Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities required of the employee for this job. Duties, obligations, and activities may change at any time, with or without notice.
Benefits Offered This is a full-time position that offers health insurance benefits for medical, vision, and dental, as well as the option for enrollment in a 401K.
Equal Opportunity Employer Equal Opportunity Employer. This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.
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