Equipment Operator - Knoxville, TN

Equipment Operator

The Equipment Operator operates heavy equipment of various types to remove branches and tree material from electrical lines. Must have previous experience operating a Side Arm.

Essential Functions :

• Always follow and help enforce safe practices and rules.
• Assist in preparing equipment and materials for each days work at Forepersons 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 experience in electric utility vegetation management, construction, logging, landscaping, mechanical, or military industries preferred.

Education Requirements :

High School diploma or education equivalent preferred.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities :

This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Other duties, responsibilities, and activities may change or be assigned at any time with or without notice.

Equal Opportunity Employer. This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.