Fork Lift Operator jobs in Atlantic City, NJ

BACKGROUND

Individuals becoming lift/bucket operators have most likely worked in the industry in another capacity such as groundsman or climbers.

DUTIES

• Assisting with tree pruning and removals
• Hazard tree assessment & diagnosis
• Cabling & bracing of trees
• Assisting with trimming, clearing, chipping, and disposing of trees
• Defining the staging area and safe zones on the jobsite and identifying the work area to protect the public from falling debris.
• Select proper PPE to ensure safe, high quality service
• Help ensure other crew members follow Company safety policies and procedures

QUALIFICATIONS

• Excellent communication skills (verbal & hand)
• Strong work ethic
• Self motivated team player
• Must present a positive personal image
• Valid Driver’s License (CDL’s preferred)
• Knowledge of advanced chain saw use and felling techniques
• Knowledge of basic knots and rope operation for rigging
• Knowledge of cabling and bracing
• Knowledge of chipper use and safety
• Ability to identify potential aerial electrical hazards
• Knowledge of lift and boom use & safety
• General Hazard recognition
• Knowledge of pruning principles and techniques
• Knowledge of tree identification and basic tree biology