Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operator jobs in Fort Smith, AR

Who we are:

Founded in 1945, by A. D. West and M. E. Erickson, West Tree Service has consistently provided utilities with reliable and professional Right of Way (ROW) maintenance services. West Tree Service is a contractor that provides vegetation management services to utilities. The utilities include Investor-Owned Utilities (IOU) (like Entergy and OG&E), Cooperatives, Municipalities, and gas pipeline companies. These services include tree trimming and removal, herbicide application, and mowing to provide utilities with a clear and manageable Right of Way. A clear Right of Way allows utilities to provide reliable and uninterrupted services to their customers. The majority of our management team and supervisors are certified by ISA (International Society of Arboriculture) which promotes the professional practice of arboriculture.

Job Responsibilities:

• Using the process of Plan, Brief, Execute, and Debrief, the Spotter and the Equipment Operator will review the task(s), hazards, environment, and mitigation of hazards prior to beginning the job or any time the job conditions change.
• Drives and operates trucks and equipment such as a Jarraff or Skytrim
• Loads and hauls equipment according to qualification status
• Operates certain equipment and tools on site and trains others on the proper operation of that equipment including maintenance as to where all elements and other items receive daily and weekly maintenance
• Follows Basic Machine Maintenance.
• Oversees and maintains the equipment assigned.
• Repairs and maintains equipment on job site.
• Works in conjunction with all members on the crew.
• Takes direction from the crew foreman as to the order and manner that activities are to be accomplished.
• Discusses alternatives to help increase safety and productivity.
• Works with crew to meet the daily work schedule, goals and daily task.
• Ensure all employees, subs, and site visitors are following safety guidelines and have signed the tailboard and the JSA.
• Communicates with landowners and customers.
• Maintains minimum stocking level of supplies, and tools for equipment repair and crew safety
• Performs other duties as assigned by the crew foreman.
• Shall follow all company safety guidelines.
• Shall wear all appropriate Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) as required for the job duties.
• Shall notify the crew foreman if other members of the crew, other contractors on-site, or members of the general public on-site are not working or behaving in a safe manner.
• Report safety violations, incidents, or near misses to crew foreman.