Jarraff Operator - Lubec, ME

Job Description

The Jarraff Operator operates heavy equipment of various types to remove branches and tree material from electrical lines. Must have past experience operating a Jarraff for this position.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Always follow and help enforce safe practices and rules

Assist in preparing equipment and materials for each day’s work at Foreperson’s 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

Must be knowledgeable about the daily maintenance and safe operations of all equipment used

Must possess physical strength and good balance to climb into and around mobile equipment

Must be able to enter and exit a vehicle numerous times a day

Must be able to work outdoors under varying and sometimes adverse weather conditions

Must be able to hear verbal instructions from a distance

Must be able to obtain and maintain first-aid certification and CPR

Must be able to wear necessary personal protective equipment (PPE)

Must have good vision and be attentive

Must have and maintain a Driver’s License if hired for a driving position; must have and maintain a CDL and DOT Medical Card to operate any truck over 26,000 lbs.

Must be able to write, read and comprehend written and verbal job instructions/information

Must be able to maintain balance over uneven terrain

Must be able to communicate with others

Must have endurance necessary to perform duties throughout a standard eight or ten hour day

Must be able to travel out of town for storm restoration work when needed

Work authorization requirements:

Must meet I-9 requirements.

Affirmative Action/EEO statement: Xylem Tree Experts and Kendall Vegetation Services provide equal employment opportunity to all individuals regardless of their race, color, creed, religion, gender, age, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by state, federal, or local law.

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities required of the employee for this job. Duties, obligations, and activities may change at any time, with or without notice.

Benefits Offered:

This is a full-time position that offers health insurance benefits for medical, vision, and dental, as well as the option for enrollment in a 401K.

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Full-time