*Equipment Operator - Rockingham, NC

Job description

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. CDL training classes offered for employees. Experience operating heavy equipment is required to be considered for this opportunity. 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 exper...