Milhouse · 18 hours ago
Equipment Operator
Macon, GA
Full-time
Onsite
New Grad, Entry LevelMilhouse Engineering and Construction, Inc. is seeking a full-time Equipment Operator to join their team. The role involves operating heavy equipment for vegetation management, ensuring safety practices are followed, and maintaining good public relations while performing various tasks related to tree pruning and removal.
Building MaterialConsultingReal Estate
Responsibilities
Plans, assigns, directs, checks, and coordinates work
Responsible for quality and quantity of production and for following safe practices and rules while clearing and trimming trees and brush away from utility lines
Must be familiar with the electrical hazard
Removes branches and tree material
Operates heavy equipment near energized lines
Cleans up and disposes of all debris
Operates and services equipment, such as gasoline, hydraulic tools, power saws, power winches, machines, chipper, and sprayers
Uses hand-tools, such as axes, hand-lines, saws, block and tackle, pruners, etc
Sprays brush and stumps, making proper and selective application of herbicides
Obtains written or oral permission from property owners to trim or remove trees or perform other work on property
Arranges with customer or property owner to obtain access, advises of interruption, explains 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 work area
Cooperates with customers, police, and fire departments when blocking street or driveways
Sets up barriers, warning signs, flags, markers, etc. to protect employees and public
Performs tree and bucket rescue
Trains new personnel
Works in all temperatures and will be exposed to nature i.e., irritating plants and biting or stinging insects
Works near energized parts or equipment
Works in traffic
Possesses working knowledge and be able to identify tree and shrub species
Exposed to hazards of working near power equipment, traffic, high voltage wires, and falling limbs
Qualification
Required
Must be familiar with the electrical hazard
Must be able to maintain attention and concentration for extended periods of time
Must be able to wear necessary PPE as necessary
Must be able to enter and exit a vehicle numerous times a day
Must be able to withstand exposure to all kinds of weather while completing work assignments, i.e., rain, heat, sun, cold
Must be able to stand for extended periods of time
Must be able to read and comprehend written and verbal job instructions/information
Must be able to verbally communicate with other crew members and fully understand instructions and information
Work demands physical energy, twisting, some lifting ability, and hand-to-eye coordination
Must have transportation to and from the show up location
Must have a valid Driver's License
Must pass a background check
Preferred
CDL is a plus
Benefits
Medical
Dental
Vision
401(k) Plan
Paid Time Off (PTO)
Paid Holidays
Company
Milhouse
We are more than an engineering firm. We are a family of companies dedicated to improving communities around the world.
Founded in 2001
201-500 employees
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