What are the responsibilities and job description for the Brush Cutter Operator position at Asplundh?
About Asplundh
">As a full-service utility contractor, we provide tree pruning and removals, right-of-way clearing and maintenance, vegetation management with herbicides, emergency storm work, and logistical support.
">Job Summary
">We are seeking an experienced Brush Cutter Operator to join our team. This is a full-time position that requires the ability to work safely and efficiently in a fast-paced environment.
">Responsibilities
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- Operate chainsaws and brush cutters to clear brush and debris from rights-of-way ">
- Gather and feed brush into wood chippers ">
- Apply herbicides to control vegetation growth ">
- Maintain equipment and vehicles in good working condition ">
- Work independently and as part of a team to complete tasks efficiently ">
Requirements
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- High school diploma or equivalent required ">
- Valid driver's license and DOT medical card required ">
- Previous experience with chainsaws and brush cutters preferred ">
Benefits
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- Competitive hourly rate ($18-$22 per hour) ">
- Company-sponsored retirement plan ">
- Health insurance (medical, dental, vision) ">
- Employee assistance program ">
- Life, long-term/short-term disability insurances ">
About Us
">As a family-owned and operated corporation, we have been dedicated to safe, efficient, and innovative line clearance services for over 90 years. We offer competitive wages and incredible benefits to our employees.
">Physical Requirements
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- RARE: Sitting, crawling, climbing poles, color vision, climbing ladders, climbing stairs ">
- OCCASIONAL: Stooping, kneeling, squatting, body twisting, sense of touch, climbing on/off truck, gripping, lifting over 10 lbs to 50 lbs., reaching, lifting, carrying, pushing, pulling, climbing ladders, balancing, lifting over 50 lbs. ">
- FREQUENT: Standing, walking, manual dexterity, seeing distant, seeing, reading, range of motion, hearing-speech range, depth perception, climbing stairs, lifting up to 10 lbs. ">
- CONTINUOUS: Sense of Touch, Gripping, Seeing, Carrying, Pulling ">
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 of time, 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 & handle confrontations professionally.
">An Equal Opportunity Employer
">We are an equal opportunity employer and welcome applications from diverse candidates.
Salary : $18 - $22
