Jarraff Operator: Headland, AL

Kendall Vegetation Services is hiring experienced Jarraff Operators. These Equipment Operators effectively and safely operate a Jarraff to remove branches and tree material from electrical lines. Previous experience operating a Jarraff or aerial lift trimmer is required to be considered for this opportunity. Must have valid Driver's License; CDL preferred. CDL training offered to employees.

Essential Function

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the 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
• Performs daily reporting using AMS system to submit timesheets and billing information.
• Maintain above standard customer relations.
• Accident Reporting.

• • Always follow and enforce safe practices and rules
  • Direct crew members and manage equipment each day
  • Assign specific tasks to crew members and supervise performance
  • Plan and execute the assigned work and tasks in a safe and professional manner
  • Organize job assignments so that work is completed as efficiently as possible
  • Notify private property owners of presence on property; obtain permission from property owners to trim or remove trees and/or apply herbicides; discuss issues such as obtaining access, power interruption, work to be done, etc. with customer and/or property owner
  • Ensure crew members wear personal protective equipment (PPE) and follow safe practices on the job
  • Trim and/or remove trees by climbing with the aid of a ladder, safety belt, climbing line, powered trimmer lift truck, or work from the ground using gasoline, air, and hand-powered saws, pruner, etc.; cuts branches or trunk sections and ropes or lowers them to the ground with lines
  • Spray stumps and brush with hand-spraying equipment to prevent further growth
  • Load and unload trucks with logs, stumps, brush, and debris and/or feeds brush into a powered chipper
  • Designate break and lunch time
  • Direct cleanup of the job site and make sure all equipment and supplies are secured on the truck Inspect the work performed to job specifications then notify customer that work has been completed
  • Keep accurate records of time, equipment, and material used
  • Complete daily truck inspection: conduct job briefings as specified by federal law
  • Re-stock needed supplies on truck and perform routine maintenance on equipment or inform General Foreperson of damaged equipment and needed supplies
  • Determine action to take in emergency situations by eliminating hazards to life and property
  • Perform duties for storm work as needed

  
  

  SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

  The Foreperson has no direct reports, but directs crew members to prepare equipment, tools, and supplies necessary for each day’s work.

  
  

  EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS

  Prior experience in electric utility vegetation management, construction, logging, landscaping, mechanical, or military industries preferred

Education and Experience

• Two years’ experience in Vegetation Management.
• Must have Jarraff operation experience.
• Must have a valid Driver's License.
• Experience in safe operations and maintenance of vehicles and equipment.
• Knowledge of daily maintenance and safe operations of all equipment used.
• Able to hear verbal instructions from a distance.
• Must have a driver's license.
• Must have skid steer w/ mulcher operation experience.
• Bucket truck operation experience preferred.
• Split dump driving experience preferred.

Position requires employee to be able to pass a background check and drug screen as required for this job.

The company provides 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.