Equipment Operator - Gainsville, TX (Hiring Immediately)

Equipment Operator - Gainsville, TX

The Equipment Operator operates heavy equipment of various types to remove branches and tree material from electrical lines. Must have valid driver's license; CDL preferred. Must have experience operating a Barko (mower), Linebacker (mower), and Jarraff (Sky trim).

Essential Functions:

• Always follow and help enforce safe practices and rules
• Assist in preparing equipment and materials for each day's work at Foreperson's direction
• Operate equipment as directed by Foreperson
• Help maintain and repair equipment and tools used in operations
• Assist other crew members in all aspects of daily activities and take a leadership role when required
• Cleans up and disposes of all debris
• Sets up barriers, warning signs, flags, markers, etc. to protect employees and public
• Keeps informed on new equipment, specifications, standard practices, operating procedures, an...