**Description** " **Equipment Operator** This position operates heavy equipment of various types to remove branches and tree material from railroad tracks and property. **Pay** : Competitive, Hourly **Benefits:** + Benefits Available and Vary per position and location **Essential Functions & Responsibilities:** + Plans, assigns, directs, checks, and coordinates work. + Operates and services equipment such as gasoline, hydraulic tools, power saws, power winches, mower deck, weed whacker, chipper, and sprayers. + Cleans up and disposes of all debris. + Uses hand-tools, such as axes, hand-lines, saws, block and tackle, pruners and other equipment as required. + Sprays brush and stumps, making proper and selective application of herbicides. + Responsible for quality and quantity of production. + Performs all aspects of labor as necessary to keep crew operation flowing. + Ensures the overall safety, quality and production requirements of the crew are met. + Obtains written or oral permission from property owners to trim or remove trees or perform other work on property. + Arranges with customer or property owner to obtain access, advises of interruption, explains work to be done, etc. + Promotes and maintains good customer and public relations through the effective accomplishment of assigned work and the appropriate behavior of employees on the crew. + Safeguards employees and the public from hazards in and around work area. + Sets up barriers, warning signs, flags, markers, etc. to protect employees and public. + Trains new personnel. + Keeps informed on new equipment, specifications, standard practices, operating procedures, and customer and company employee relations policies and practices. **Minimum Qualifications:** + Must be 21 years-of-age or older. + Good Motor Vehicle Driving Record + Willing to Travel throughout the US for a minimum of 4-6 weeks at a time + Ability to work independently + Analytical skills and be able to synthesize complex or diverse information. + Problem-solving skills and be able to identify and resolve problems in a timely manner. + Gather and analyze information skillfully, develop alternative solutions, and work well in group problem-solving situations. + Dependability - Follows instructions, responds to management direction; Takes responsibility for own actions, keeps commitments. Commits to long hours of work when necessary to reach goals. **Education & Experience** + High School Diploma or equivalent preferred + Basic mechanical abilities **Pre-Screen** + Upon offer, employees may be required to complete and pass a pre-employment drug screen, background, and/or MVR check. **License & Certifications:** + Driver License Required. **Travel Requirements:** + Must have transportation to and from the show up location. **Physical Requirements:** + **RARE** (less than 10%): sitting, kneeling, crawling, color vision, climbing stairs. + **OCCASIONAL** (up to 33%): stooping, squatting, climbing on/off truck, reading, pushing, climbing ladders, lifting up to 50 lbs. + **FREQUENT** (up to 66%): walking, body twisting, manual dexterity, speaking clearly, hearing-speech range, lifting, carrying, pulling, balancing, lifting up to 10 lbs. + **CONTINUOUS** (up to 100%): standing, sense of touch, seeing distant, climbing, gripping, lifting over 10 lbs. to 50 lbs., seeing, reaching, range of motion, depth perception. Individuals with a disability who desire a reasonable accommodation can contact the ADA Coordinator by calling **1-833-222-3066** . We partner with the Department of Homeland Security/U.S. Customs and Immigration Service to e-Verify all newly hired employees. **Benefits** We offer a competitive range of benefits to support our employees’ health, well-being, and financial security. Medical, dental, and vision benefits are available to all eligible employees on the first day of employment. For more information on the benefits available for this role, please contact the recruiter or hiring manager. **Individuals with a disability who desire a reasonable accommodation can contact the ADA Coordinator by calling 1-833-222-3066. We partner with the Department of Homeland Security/U.S. Customs and Immigration Service to e-Verify all newly hired employees.** **An Equal Opportunity Employer.** **Please note:** + _All job offers are subject to pre-employment drug screening and a background check._ + _Unless otherwise noted, we do not sponsor employees for work authorization in the U.S. for this position._ **Notice to Agencies:** We only accept resumes from recruiters, employment agencies, or staffing services if a Service Agreement has been signed and we have requested recruitment/staffing services for the specific position. Any unsolicited resumes will become the property of the company, and no fees or compensation will be paid to the recruiter, employment agency, or staffing service.