Chip Truck Operator- Lexington, NC

Job description

he Equipment Operator operates heavy equipment of various types to remove branches and tree material from electrical lines. 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, and customer and company employee relations policies and practices. - Track and report mileage to Foreperson - Perform duties for storm work as needed SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES: Equipment Operators have no direct reports. EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS: Prior heavy equipment operating experience in electric utility vegetation management, construction, logging, landscaping, mechanical, or military industries preferred EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS: High School diploma or educa...