Equipment Operator - Chiefland FL

Equipment Operator - Chiefland FL

The Equipment Operator operates heavy equipment of various types to remove branches and tree material from electrical lines.

Essential functions include following and enforcing safe practices, preparing equipment and materials, operating equipment as directed, maintaining and repairing equipment, assisting other crew members, cleaning up debris, setting up barriers and signs, staying informed on new equipment and practices, tracking mileage, and performing duties for storm work as needed.

Supervisory responsibilities include no direct reports.

Experience requirements include prior heavy equipment operating experience in electric utility vegetation management, construction, logging, landscaping, mechanical, or military industries preferred. A high school diploma or education equivalent is preferred.

Knowledge, skills, and abilities include knowledge about daily maintenance and safe operations of equipment, physical strength and balance, ability to work outdoors under varying weather conditions, ability to hear verbal instructions, first-aid certification and CPR, wearing personal protective equipment, good vision and attentiveness, driver's license, ability to write, read, and comprehend job instructions, maintaining balance over uneven terrain, communication skills, and endurance for an eight or ten hour day.

Position requires passing a background check and drug screen. Work authorization must meet I-9 requirements.

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.

Reasonable Accommodation Statement: XKIG is an equal opportunity employer and complies with all federal, state, and local nondiscrimination laws, including the ADA. If you need a reasonable accommodation during the application or hiring process, please contact our Talent Acquisition team at .

Benefits offered include health insurance benefits for medical, vision, and dental, and the option for enrollment in a 401K. Paid Time Off (PTO) eligibility and accrual timelines vary by position.

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