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Job Title: Jarraff OperatorThis position is responsible for effectively and safely removing trees on utility right-of-way while operating a Jarraff tree trimmer and other forestry-related equipment.**Are you a real go-getter looking for an amazing opportunity with a nationwide full-service utility contractor offering competitive wages and incredible benefits? Keep reading because this job might be for you!**Since 1928, Asplundh has been dedicated to safe, efficient, and innovative line clearance services for the utility industry. Reliable, uninterrupted power is an important service provided by the world's electrical utilities and Asplundh has the expertise to help keep the power flowing. Diversification over the years has opened up vegetation management services to other specialized markets such as municipalities, railroads, pipelines, helicopter vegetation services, and departments of transportation.A family-owned and operated corporation headquartered near Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, Asplundh has grown to employ over 36,000 service professionals throughout the United States, Canada, Australia and New Zealand.**Job Type** : Full-Time +, Non-Exempt**Pay** : Competitive, HourlyBenefits:+ Company-sponsored Retirement Plan+ Health Insurance (Medical/Dental/Vision)+ Employee Assistance Program+ Life, long-term/short-term disability insuranceEssential Functions & Responsibilities:+ Transports equipment to and from job locations, loading and unloading equipment onto truck/trailer.+ Operates and services equipment such as hydraulic tools, power saws, power winches, mower decks, weed whackers, chippers, and sprayers as instructed.+ Plans, assigns, directs, checks, and coordinates work.+ 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.+ Cleans up and disposes of all debris.+ 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 the property.+ Sets up barriers, warning signs, flags, markers, etc. to protect employees and the public.+ Trains new personnel.+ Arranges with the customer or property owner to obtain access, advise of interruption, explain 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 the work area.+ Keeps informed on new equipment, specifications, standard practices, operating procedures, and customer and company employee relations policies and practices.Minimum Qualifications:+ Must be 18 years of age or older.+ Ability to operate and service all required tools and equipment.Education & Experience:+ High School Diploma or equivalent preferred.+ A minimum of 6 months of experience operating a Jarraff trimmer.Pre-Screen:+ Upon offer, employees may be required to complete and pass a pre-employment drug screen, background, and/or MVR check.License & Certifications:+ A Driver's license is required.Travel Requirements:+ Must have transportation to and from the show-up location.+ Willing to travel, work, and stay out of state.Physical Requirements:+ RARE (less than 10%): sitting, crawling, climbing poles.+ OCCASIONAL (up to 33%): stooping, squatting, climbing ladders.+ FREQUENT (up to 66%): Sense of touch, speaking clearly, climbing on/off a truck, reading, hearing - speech range, depth perception, pushing, pulling, balancing, lifting up to 50lbs.+ CONTINUOUS (up to 100%): Walking, standing, manual dexterity, stooping, range of motion, kneeling, squatting, body twisting, gripping, seeing, reaching, color vision, lifting, carrying, lifting up to 10lbs.Safety:Due to the inherently dangerous nature of the industry and requirements to work with or around hazardous equipment, employees must have sufficient eyesight to judge distance/coordination of equipment and tools, be able to maintain attention and concentration for extended periods, be able to withstand exposure to all kinds of weather while completing work assignments, be able to wear personal protective equipment as necessary, be able to enter and exit a vehicle numerous times a day, have the endurance necessary to traverse various terrain, be capable of performing job duties throughout a standard 8- or 10-hour day, be able to communicate with others, read, write, and comprehend written/verbal job instructions and information, and communicate and handle conflict professionally.+ Works around hazardous equipment.+ Works on unlevel ground.+ Works around excessive noise from machines, chainsaws, mowers, woodchippers, and weed whackers with hearing protection.+ Works around falling limbs with protection.+ Works in all temperatures and weather conditions and will be exposed to nature, i.e., irritating plants, biting or stinging insects, dust, etc.About Us:As a full-service utility contractor, Asplundh performs tree pruning and removals, right-of-way clearing and maintenance, vegetation management with herbicides, and emergency storm work and logistical support. Asplundh is the parent company of Asplundh Infrastructure Group whose subsidiaries provide overhead and underground line construction, planning and design, meter reading and AMR/AMI installation, electrical testing, and street lighting/traffic signal services. Asplundh also operates Rotor Blade Airborne Utilities Management, overhead electric distribution, and transmission lines using MD 500 helicopters.**Individuals must be able to perform the essential functions of the position with or without reasonable accommodation. Individuals with a disability who desire a reasonable accommodation should contact the ADA Coordinator at 1-800-###-####, ext. 1339.****An Equal Opportunity Employer.**