Xylem Tree Experts · 1 day ago
Equipment (Side Arm) Operator - Knoxville, TN
Knoxville, TN
Full-time
Onsite
New Grad, Entry LevelXylem Tree Experts is seeking an Equipment Operator to operate heavy equipment for removing branches and tree materials from electrical lines. The role involves following safety practices, maintaining equipment, and assisting crew members in daily activities.
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Responsibilities
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
Qualification
Required
Must have previous experience operating a Side Arm
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
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
Must meet I-9 requirements
Preferred
Prior heavy equipment operating experience in electric utility vegetation management, construction, logging, landscaping, mechanical, or military industries preferred
High School diploma or education equivalent preferred
Benefits
Health insurance benefits for medical, vision, and dental
Option for enrollment in a 401K
Company
Xylem Tree Experts
Xylem Tree Experts offers line clearance tree trimming, vegetation management, and residential and commercial tree care services.
Founded in 1974
5001-10000 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
unknown2022-09-20Acquired
Leadership Team
Randolph Hoover
Chief Executive Officer
Jack Guffey
Chief Operating Officer
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