What are the responsibilities and job description for the Equipment Operator position at Townsend Tree Service?
Position Summary
The Equipment Operator is responsible for operating and maintaining equipment required for assigned jobs. This position will also be responsible for ensuring that proper safety guidelines are followed at all times and report any safety concerns immediately. This person will report to the General Foreperson and Manager for the site.
Duties and Responsibilities Include
Essential Duties:
- Inspects and reports necessary repairs to tools, trucks, and other equipment
- Coordinates work for crew members
- Services equipment to keep it clean, neat, and in specified mechanical condition
- Participates in daily job briefings and safety meetings
- Operates and services equipment
- Trains new personnel
- Keeps informed on new equipment, specifications, standard practices, and operating procedures
- Starts each workday with an inspection of tires, controls, fuel, and fluids to ensure reliable operation
- Duties and responsibilities may change with or without notice
What You'll Bring to the Team
- Operate all tools and equipment required on the job site
- Valid driver's license with an acceptable driving record per Company requirements
- Knowledge of essential job functions and responsibilities
- Attention to detail
- Organizational skills
- Strong oral and written communication skills
- Ability to problem solve
- Meet all physical requirements of the position
- Pass all drug and alcohol screens as required by Company policy and, if applicable, required by DOT regulations
- 18 years of age or older, or 21 if CDL is required
- Legally authorized to work in the United States
Preferred:
- Two (2) or more years of equipment operator experience
- Mechanical training
- DOT Compliance knowledge
- CDL
Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive list of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. The Company reserves the right to revise or change the job duties as needed. Management reserves the right to change the description, duties, or work schedules to accommodate individuals with disabilities.
Additionally, the position may be subject to pre-employment screening, including drug screening and background check.
The Townsend Company, LLC and its family of companies are equal opportunity and affirmative action employers. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status, or any other characteristics protected by law.
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