Edko, LLC is seeking candidates with leadership qualities, experience in vegetation management, and who are eager to work outside and learn new skills. You will receive on the job training . This position involves transporting, operating, maintaining, and servicing forestry mulchers on job sites and may require extended travel. The ideal candidate is safety-focused, mechanically inclined, and flexible with travel schedules. If no mulching work is available, you are expected to perform other tasks such as herbicide applications along utility right-of-ways and road sides. Multiple positions are available. There are many opportunities for advancement at Edko including flying spray drones, running heavy equipment, planning and inspecting work, spray crew or advancing into Leadership. The work area is vast, so candidates can expect to travel a majority of the year on 2 to 3 week stints.

Requirements:

Pre-employment drug screen and background check required Valid Class A CDL License with a clean driving record is required Experience operating heavy equipment Excellent communication skills Strong work ethic, reliability, and attention to safety Ability to work outside and in inclement weather Ability to interpret and follow maps Ability to use a laptop and handheld computers when needed. The ability to work independently for long hours and out of town with extended overnight travel Vegetation management experience, tree knowledge and ID skills a Plus • but not required • Ability to operate, diagnose, and repair equipment to include but not limited to tractors, forestry mulchers, trailers, and diesel trucks

Information:

Edko, LLC offers competitive wages and excellent benefits Company Vehicle/Gas Card supplied for work related purposes Lodging is covered by company while traveling out of town keywords: outdoors, outside, tree, trees, backpack, nature, agriculture, farm, farmer, operator, foreman, contractor, right of way, electric, electricity, electrical, spray, technician, applicator, herbicide, pesticide, utility, arborist, vegetation, CDL, mulcher, heavy equipment.

Job Type:

Full-time Expected hours: 40 - 60 per week

Benefits:

401(k) 401(k) matching Dental insurance Flexible spending account Health insurance Life insurance Paid time off Referral program Retirement plan Vision insurance

Work Location:

On the road

Job Type:

Full-time Benefits:

401(k) 401(k) matching Dental insurance Flexible spending account Health insurance Life insurance Paid time off Vision insurance Application Question(s): Are you able to travel for up to three weeks at a time? Are you able to pass a drug screen?

Experience:

Heavy equipment operation: 1 year (Preferred)

License/Certification:

Commercial Applicator's License (Preferred) CDL A (Required)

Work Location:

On the road