**Description** **The Best Teams are Created and Maintained Here.** **Job Summary** + The Equipment Operator is responsible for safely operating a variety of heavy equipment, such as loaders, dozers, trenchers, and trucks. This role also ensures proper cleaning, maintenance, and secure storage of equipment in accordance with company policies and procedures. **Duties and Responsibilities:** + Operate heavy equipment safely and effectively to minimize the risk of injury, property damage, or loss of life + Perform daily safety and maintenance checks + Clean heavy equipment as scheduled and/or required + Ensure heavy equipment is safely and securely stored + Advise Foreman of any requirements for maintenance or repairs + Participate in routine maintenance and practice workplace safety + Maintain inventory **Education and Experience:** + Minimum of 3 years’ experience in equipment operating and maintenance **Physical Demands/Requirements:** + Work in/or about situations near direct automotive traffic + Work near or about natural bodies of water + Work 8+ hours per day with applicable breaks x 5 days/week (some overtime/weekend work required) + Ability to work in direct sunlight for extended periods of time - Ability to lift and carry 40 lbs. (mulch, fertilizer, etc.) + Ability to load/unload burlaps with plant cuttings onto trailer (up to 50 lbs.) + Ability to bend, stoop, and twist continuously throughout the day **Work Environment:** + This role works in an outdoor work environment **_BrightView Landscapes, LLC is an Equal Opportunity and E-Verify Employer._** **_This job description is subject to change at any time._** **_BrightView offers a suite or health, wellness, and financial benefits to full-time team members. Benefits offerings for full-time team members include medical, dental, and vision insurance, ancillary and voluntary products, a 401k savings plan with employer contributions, and 6 to 9 company paid holidays per year. Employees may also be eligible to receive paid time off for vacation and/or sick leave, tuition reimbursement, and/or potential variable pay opportunities based on position and performance. A detailed benefits package will be provided during the interview process_** _._ _It’s Not Just a Team. It’s One BrightView._