Equipment Operator
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Job Location:
Columbia, IN - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
2 days ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Who we are:
Gunnison Tree Service Company located in Atlanta GA is an industry-leading provider of tree and vegetation management services for a growing list of sectors including utility industrial government/DOT residential and commercial. We offer state-of-the-art solutions across twenty states throughout the Southeast and the Eastern Seaboard.
We Offer:
- Weekly pay
- Paid Time Off & Health Benefits.
- Growth & Development within the company.
- Boot allowance on qualifying purchases.
- 401k 4% match.
Equipment OperatorSummary:
As an Equipment Operator (Stump Grinder) you will be responsible for operating maintaining and transporting heavy machinery and trucks on job sites. This role requires strong equipment-handling skills attention to safety and the ability to work as part of a crew to complete tree service and vegetation management projects.
Duties/ Responsibilities
- Drive load haul and operate trucks and heavy equipment (per license status).
- Perform basic machine maintenance and ensure equipment is in safe working order.
- Work in coordination with crew members taking direction from the Crew Foreman.
- Suggest safe and efficient alternatives to improve productivity.
- Support the crew in meeting daily work schedules and project goals.
- Set up safety barriers warning signs and protective measures at job sites.
- Ensure all employees subcontractors and visitors follow safety guidelines and sign required documentation (tailboard/JSA).
- Communicate professionally with landowners and customers.
- Operate and service tools such as gasoline/hydraulic equipment power saws winches bucket trucks chippers sprayers and hand tools.
- Spray brush and stumps using herbicides as directed.
- Clean up and dispose of debris.
- Maintain adequate stock of supplies tools and safety equipment.
- Report unsafe behavior or conditions to the Crew Foreman immediately.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
- Must have 5 years of experience
- Must be able to pass a pre-employment drug test and background check.
- Must have a valid drivers license (CDL preferred).
- Ability to wear and properly use required PPE.
- Experience operating heavy equipment (stump grinders trucks or similar machinery) preferred.
- Knowledge of safety protocols and best practices for operating machinery in hazardous environments.
- Ability to read and understand job site plans and communicate effectively with team members.
- Strong mechanical aptitude for troubleshooting minor equipment issues.
- Valid drivers license (CDL preferred but not required).
- Certification in heavy equipment operation is a plus.
Physical Requirements:
- Ability to lift and carry objects weighing 1050 pounds regularly.
- Ability to grip push pull and handle tools and equipment.
- Frequent climbing on and off trucks machinery and uneven terrain.
- Ability to balance and maneuver while handling equipment.
- Tolerance for working outdoors in all weather conditions (heat cold rain snow etc.).
- Ability to maintain attention and concentration for extended periods due to the hazardous nature of the work.
- Must be able to wear and use all required Personal Protective Equipment (PPE).
Join a team that values safety reliability and professional development. If youre a skilled individual who enjoys working outdoors and being part of a dynamic team Gunnison Company is the right fit for you. Apply today to grow your career in a vital and rewarding field!
Key Skills
- Mechanic Experience
- Crane
- caterpillar
- Construction Experience
- Heavy Equipment Operation
- Water Truck Experience
- Commercial Driving
- Paving
- Dozer
- Equipment Repair
- Excavator
- Front Loader Truck
About Company
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