Equipment Operator

• Support Treeline’s construction and forestry operations by safely operating heavy equipment
• Ensure efficient production flow and proper handling of logs and lumber
• Contribute to and maintain a safe working environment
• Communicate positively and collaboratively with team members and customers in person, by cellphone, and via two-way radio
• Maintain an OSHA-approved first aid kit
• Operate equipment safely and effectively to minimize risks of injury, property damage, or loss of life
• Perform daily safety and maintenance checks
• Perform preventative and routine maintenance
• Advise the Job Foreman of maintenance or repair requirements
• Cross-train in other positions as directed by the site foreman
• Work efficiently as a team member
• Perform other assigned duties

• High school diploma or GED
• Current valid Class B Driver’s License;
  Class A is a plus but not required
• Ability to safely operate heavy equipment including excavators, bulldozers, compactors, front end loaders, delimbers, skidders, skid steers, dump trucks, and other machinery
• Knowledge of mechanical functioning of equipment components
• Ability to manage repairs related to equipment problems
• Ability to repair equipment according to regulations and specifications
• Ability to take orders, instructions, and guidance from supervisors and management
• Ability to work independently and in group situations
• Knowledge of proper body mechanics
• Compliance with company safety rules and OSHA safety guidelines
• Ability to use safety-related equipment
• Ability to perform Lockout/Tagout as required
• Ability to demonstrate visual and auditory acuity for safe equipment operation
• Ability to climb in and out of machinery and remain seated for prolonged periods
• Ability to work outdoors in inclement weather and slippery icy or muddy conditions
• Required to wear company-furnished PPE

Demonstrates expertise in safely operating heavy equipment and performing routine maintenance while adhering to OSHA safety guidelines. Capable of effective communication and collaboration with team members and management to ensure a safe and efficient work environment.

• Heavy Equipment Operation
• OSHA Safety Compliance
• Preventative Maintenance
• Class B Driver’s License
• Mechanical Repair Knowledge

• Excavator Operation
• Bulldozer Operation
• Compactor Operation
• Front End Loader Operation
• Delimber Operation
• Skidder Operation
• Skid Steer Operation
• Dump Truck Operation
• Lockout/Tagout Procedures
• Body Mechanics Knowledge

• Team Collaboration
• Positive Communication
• Ability to Follow Instructions
• Independence in Work

• High School Diploma or GED
• Class B Driver’s License

• Construction Operations
• Forestry Operations
• Safety Guidelines
• Preventative Maintenance
• Production Flow

• Safety-Related Equipment
• OSHA-Approved First Aid Kit