Equipment Operator Tree Care

Location

Reno, NV, United States

Date Posted

Mar 31, 2026

Req number

JR13274

Job Type

Regular Full Time

Pay Range

$25.00 - $30.00

Description

The Best Teams are Created and Maintained Here.

Job Summary

* The Equipment Operator is responsible for operating and maintaining the following categories of equipment: Large wheel loaders, mid-size articulated wheel loaders, skip loaders, towing tractors, on/off road “C” class bobtail/water trucks, on/off road pickup trucks, rental equipment as required.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Perform tasks as directed by a Foreman or Supervisor
• Monitor and maintain equipment on a daily basis
• Written and oral communication for the completion of required reporting
• Be aware of and work within all branch safety policies and emphasize safety in all activities
• Follow instructions accurately
• Communicate effectively with assigned supervisor and crew
• Safely operate forklift and tractors loading, soil mixing, materials handling and other equipment operations as needed
• Light equipment maintenance

Education and Experience

• Ability to prioritize multiple tasks
• Self-starter and able to complete tasks with minimal supervision
• Basic knowledge of plant material
• Equipment certification as needed
• Able to communicate in English and Spanish – oral and written

Physical Demands/Requirements

• Ability to lift and 50 pounds.
• Be at least 18 years old (21 if operating company provided vehicles)
• Possess strong stamina and have the ability to work outdoors in various weather conditions including extreme heat and cold.
• Able to safely operate landscaping equipment (e.g., mowers, trimmers, blowers, edgers).
• Able to bend, stoop, kneel, twist, stand, walk continuously throughout the day and perform repetitive motions for extended periods.
• Able to perform manual labor using a variety of hand tools (e.g. shovels, rakes)
• You are able to wear appropriate personal protective equipment (e.g., safety shoes, high-visibility clothing, hand protection, eye protection, hearing protection, head protection)
• Landscapers who will be operating a BrightView fleet vehicle are required to have a valid driver’s license and meet company standards as it relates motor vehicle performance identified on a state issued motor vehicle record check.
• Ability to work flexible hours, including weekends or holidays if needed.
• Ability to work overnight in the winter month
• Ability to maintain, in your possession at all times, required medications to address any known allergic reactions should they occur.

Work Environment

• Ability to work outdoors/indoors in moderate to extreme weather conditions (e.g., temperatures more than 100°F, temperatures below 32°F, various levels of humidity)
• Ability to work in direct sunlight for extended periods of time.
• Work outdoors near automotive traffic, bodies of water, fumes, dust, mechanical and/or electrical hazards.
• Ability to work in environments where extended periods of loud noise are present.
• Ability to work in environments where exposure to allergens such as pollen and rag weed, insects such as bees and spiders and reptiles such as lizards and snakes.

### *BrightView Landscapes, LLC is an Equal Opportunity and E-Verify Employer.*

### *This job description is subject to change at any time.*

Compensation Pay Range

$25.00 - $30.00

*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.*