Equipment Operator

What You Will Do

• Plan, assign, direct, check, and coordinate work.
• Ensure quality and quantity of production while following safe practices and rules to clear and trim trees and brush away from utility lines.
• Be familiar with electrical hazards.
• Remove branches and tree material.
• Operate heavy equipment near energized lines.
• Clean up and dispose of all debris.
• Operate and service equipment such as gasoline–, hydraulic tools, power saws, power winches, machines, chippers, and sprayers.
• Use hand‑tools such as axes, hand‑lines, saws, block and tackle, pruners, etc.
• Spray brush and stumps with proper and selective herbicide application.
• Obtain written or oral permission from property owners to trim or remove trees or perform other work on property; arrange access and advise of interruptions.
• Promote and maintain good customer and public relations through effective work and appropriate crew behavior.
• Safeguard employees and the public from hazards in and around the work area.
• Cooperate with customers, police, and fire departments when blocking streets or driveways.
• Set up barriers, warning signs, flags, markers, etc., to protect employees and the public.
• Perform tree and bucket rescue.
• Train new personnel.
• Work in all temperatures; be exposed to nature (irritating plants, biting or stinging insects).
• Work near energized parts or equipment.
• Work in traffic.
• Possess working knowledge and ability to identify tree and shrub species.
• Be exposed to hazards of working near power equipment, traffic, high voltage wires, and falling limbs.

• Maintain attention and concentration for extended periods of time due to the inherently dangerous nature of the industry.
• Wear necessary PPE.
• Enter and exit a vehicle multiple times a day.
• Withstand exposure to all kinds of weather while completing work assignments (rain, heat, sun, cold).
• Stand for extended periods of time.
• Read and comprehend written and verbal job instructions/information.
• Verbally communicate with other crew members and fully understand instructions and information.
• Be familiar with electrical hazards.
• Work demands physical energy, twisting, some lifting ability, and hand‑to‑eye coordination.
• Use machines, tools, equipment, and aides such as chainsaws, hydraulic tools, and hand tools as required.
• Have transportation to and from the show‑up location.
• Have a valid Driver’s License.
• Pass a background check.
• CDL is a plus.

Milhouse Engineering and Construction, Inc. is an at‑will employer.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer.