Equipment Operator Tree Care
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Job Summary
- The Equipment Operator is responsible for operating and maintaining the following categories of equipment: Large wheel loaders, mid-size articulated wheel loaders, skip loaders, towing tractors, on/off road "C" class bobtail/water trucks, on/off road pickup trucks, rental equipment as required.
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Perform tasks as directed by a Foreman or Supervisor
- Monitor and maintain equipment on a daily basis
- Written and oral communication for the completion of required reporting
- Be aware of and work within all branch safety policies and emphasize safety in all activities
- Follow instructions accurately
- Communicate effectively with assigned supervisor and crew
- Safely operate forklift and tractors loading, soil mixing, materials handling and other equipment operations as needed
- Light equipment maintenance
Education and Experience:
- Ability to prioritize multiple tasks
- Self-starter and able to complete tasks with minimal supervision
- Basic knowledge of plant material
- Equipment certification as needed
- Able to communicate in English and Spanish oral and written
Physical Demands/Requirements:
- Ability to lift and 50 pounds.
- Be at least 18 years old (21 if operating company provided vehicles)
- Possess strong stamina and have the ability to work outdoors in various weather conditions including extreme heat and cold.
- Able to safely operate landscaping equipment (e.g., mowers, trimmers, blowers, edgers).
- Able to bend, stoop, kneel, twist, stand, walk continuously throughout the day and perform repetitive motions for extended periods.
- Able to perform manual labor using a variety of hand tools (e.g. shovels, rakes)
- You are able to wear appropriate personal protective equipment (e.g., safety shoes, high-visibility clothing, hand protection, eye protection, hearing protection, head protection)
- Landscapers who will be operating a BrightView fleet vehicle are required to have a valid driver's license and meet company standards as it relates motor vehicle performance identified on a state issued motor vehicle record check.
- Ability to work flexible hours, including weekends or holidays if needed.
- Ability to work overnight in the winter month
- Ability to maintain, in your possession at all times, required medications to address any known allergic reactions should they occur.
Work Environment:
- Ability to work outdoors/indoors in moderate to extreme weather conditions (e.g., temperatures more than 100F, temperatures below 32F, various levels of humidity)
- Ability to work in direct sunlight for extended periods of time.
- Work outdoors near automotive traffic, bodies of water, fumes, dust, mechanical and/or electrical hazards.
- Ability to work in environments where extended periods of loud noise are present.
- Ability to work in environments where exposure to allergens such as pollen and rag weed, insects such as bees and spiders and reptiles such as lizards and snakes.
BrightView offers a suite or health, wellness, and financial benefits to full-time team members. Benefits offerings for full-time team members include medical, dental, and vision insurance, ancillary and voluntary products, a 401k savings plan with employer contributions, and 6 to 9 company paid holidays per year. Employees may also be eligible to receive paid time off for vacation and/or sick leave, tuition reimbursement, and/or potential variable pay opportunities based on position and performance. A detailed benefits package will be provided during the interview process.
