Equipment Operator

Role Overview

The Equipment Operator is responsible for operating heavy equipment (trucks, front end loaders, dozers, graders, compactors, trenchers, backhoes, loaders, and other pieces of equipment). They must also clean, maintain, and secure all equipment as directed by policies and procedures.

• Operate heavy equipment in a safe and effective manner to minimize the risk of injury, property damage or loss of life.
• Perform daily safety and maintenance checks.
• Clean heavy equipment as scheduled and/or required.
• Ensure heavy equipment is safely and securely stored.
• Advise foreman of any requirements for maintenance or repairs.
• Participate in routine maintenance.
• Practice workplace safety.
• Maintain inventory.

• Minimum of 3 years’ experience in equipment operating and maintenance.

• Ability to lift and 50 pounds.
• Be at least 18 years old (21 if operating company-provided vehicles).
• Possess strong stamina and have the ability to work outdoors in various weather conditions including extreme heat and cold.
• Able to safely operate landscaping equipment (e.g., mowers, trimmers, blowers, edgers).
• Able to bend, stoop, kneel, twist, stand, walk continuously throughout the day and perform repetitive motions for extended periods.
• Able to perform manual labor using a variety of hand tools (e.g. shovels, rakes).
• You are able to wear appropriate personal protective equipment (e.g., safety shoes, high-visibility clothing, hand protection, eye protection, hearing protection, head protection).
• Landscapers who will be operating a Bright View fleet vehicle are required to have a valid driver’s license and meet company standards as it relates to motor vehicle performance identified on a state issued motor vehicle record check.
• Ability to work flexible hours, including weekends or holidays if needed.
• Ability to maintain, in your possession at all times, required medications to address any known allergic reactions should they occur.

• Ability to work outdoors/indoors in moderate to extreme weather conditions (e.g., temperatures more than 100°F, temperatures below 32°F, various levels of humidity).
• Ability to work in direct sunlight for extended periods of time.
• Work outdoors near automotive traffic, bodies of water, fumes, dust, mechanical and/or electrical hazards.
• Ability to work in environments where extended periods of loud noise are present.
• Ability to work in environments where exposure to allergens such as pollen and ragweed, insects such as bees and spiders, and reptiles such as lizards and snakes.

Bright View Landscapes, LLC is an Equal Opportunity and E-Verify Employer.

Equipment Operator Needed.

Bright View offers a suite of health, wellness, and financial benefits to full-time team members. Benefits include medical, dental, and vision insurance; ancillary and voluntary products; a 401k savings plan with employer contributions; and 6 to 9 company-paid holidays per year. Employees may also be eligible to receive paid time off for vacation and/or sick leave, tuition reimbursement, and/or potential variable pay opportunities based on position and performance.

A detailed benefits package will be provided during the interview process.