Heavy Equipment Operator Jobs

• Starting up to $35/hr
• Star-Tribune Top Workplace!

Rainbow Treecare (a division of Rainbow Companies) is seeking an energetic and hard-working individual to join our team as a Heavy Equipment Operator. This is a full time (40 hours a week average), and your work location will be based in Minnetonka, MN.

What You Will Do:

• Understanding of the hazards of working with storm damaged trees and effecting removals using heavy equipment such as cranes.
• Report to the general foreperson on training and safety needs or any other issue regarding the well-being of crew members.
• Knowledge of daily tree care operations both on the ground and aloft.
• Safely drive and operate trucks of up to 56,000 lbs. GVW for the Pruning Division of Rainbow Tree Company as well as our grapple loader.
• Work always with a high regard for the safety of self and others, following all necessary safety procedures and using required safety equipment.
• Perform manual labor including loading and unloading trucks and working with maintenance and forestry crews outside of the truck.
• Perform and foster an environment of safe work practices and report safety issues promptly to appropriate staff.

Qualifications:

• Class B CDL
• 2 years field and operating equipment experience
• High School Diploma or GED

Preferred Qualifications:

• Hydraulic, forklift experience a plus
• 3 years or more of field and equipment operating experience
• CPR and First Aid certification achieved within six (6) months of hire

What We Will Offer:

• Paid Time Off and Paid Holidays
• And so much more!
• Employee Stock Ownership Plan
• Full Range of Benefits including: Medical, Vision, Dental, Disability and Life Insurance
• 401K Retirement Plan with company match

Physical Demands and Work Environment:

Work is performed outdoors in any weather element throughout urban and rural areas. May be required to bend, reach, stoop, and lift objects; may be exposed to safety hazards and hazardous tools and equipment; during which safety precautions must be followed, including use of safety equipment. Must be able to lift 50 pounds at any given time.

You Should Know:

Rainbow Companies (www.rainbowcompanies.com) is 100% employee-owned, and our employees are the core of our success. We are values-based, work collaboratively, and foster teamwork through communication and integrity.

We are a multi-faceted company dedicated to serving clients around the world, transforming the way ecosystems are maintained. We lead with innovation and achieve predictable results through science-based practices, research, and training.

At Rainbow, we celebrate our differences and are an Equal Opportunity Employer. We will not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, or other protected status.

Rainbow Companies is recognized as a Star-Tribune Top Workplace!

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $25.00 - $35.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Vision insurance
• Employee discount
• Employee assistance program
• Professional development assistance
• Parental leave
• Paid time off
• Dental insurance
• Referral program
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• 401(k) matching
• Tuition reimbursement
• Retirement plan
• Health savings account
• 401(k)

Schedule:

• Day shift
• Overtime
• Monday to Friday
• 8 hour shift

People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Required)

Work Location: In person