Grapple Truck Operator (Utilities-Missouri) 100% Travel
On-siteKansas City, Kansas, United States
Kansas City, Kansas, United StatesOn-siteFull Time
Full Time
Job Summary
Operate a rear-mounted grapple truck to pick up powerline poles, load trucks or rail cars, remove debris, and use a chainsaw in a fast-paced outdoor environment. Perform daily safety walk-around inspections, make small mechanical repairs like greasing and changing hydraulic hoses, and accurately fill out daily paperwork while using a smartphone and GPS. Work long hours, overtime, and weekends in all weather conditions with a Monday through Friday schedule. Valid Class A or B CDL required. All lodging paid by the company.
Required Qualifications
- hands-on experience operating a knuckle boom, log loader, or grapple
- Class A or B CDL
- valid driver's license
- CDL CLASS A or B
- Must be able to lift 25 pounds
- Ability to use a smartphone
- GPS
- Electronic Logging Device
- Basic mechanical knowledge in order to make small repairs (change hydraulic hose, grease and lube, safety walk around inspection)
- Hold valid driver's license, a CDL CLASS A or B is required
- Able to pass pre-employment drug test and random drug tests after hiring
- Able to learn the basic use of a smartphone
- Verification of your right to work in the United States, as demonstrated by your completion of the Form I-9 upon hire and your submission of acceptable documentation (as noted on the Form I-9) verifying your identity and work authorization within three days of starting employment
- Satisfactory completion of a background investigation
- Successful completion and passing a drug and alcohol test
- Able to work long hours, overtime, and possible weekends in various weather conditions
- Able to work long hours, in all weather conditions
- Stand, Walk, Climb, Bend, Twist, Move Throughout the Day, Use Hands in Repetitive Motions, Repeat Same Movements, walk on uneven terrain, Lift 50 pounds, and Exposed to Loud Noises
- This is an Outdoor Position, and you will be exposed to all weather elements
- Follow all Safety Program, Policies and Procedures
Desired Qualifications
- 100% Travel
- experience operating a knuckle boom, log loader, or grapple with a Class A or B CDL
- experience operating a rear-mounted Grapples
- experience operating a rear-mounted log loader boom
- experience operating a chainsaw
- experience removing debris at sites using log loader boom
- experience picking up powerline poles
- experience loading trucks or rail cars in a fast-paced environment
- experience working outdoors
- experience working Monday - Friday schedule with daytime hours
- experience contributing to projects that make a difference
- experience with safety, precision, and results
- experience with stability
- experience with full time work through the winter
- experience with comprehensive wellness program
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