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**Job Title:** Vegetation/Tree Cutting Equipment Operator **About Ceres Environmental Operations** Ceres Environmental Operations (CEO) is a leader in crisis management, rapid response, and disaster recovery, committed to rebuilding stronger, safer communities. We specialize in emergency response, environmental services, planning, and consulting, including debris removal, blue roofs, logistics, debris management, demolition, recycling, forest management, and coastal and marine restoration. As a licensed general contractor, we offer unparalleled expertise to restore stability where it’s needed most. **Driven by Purpose, Powered by People** At CEO, we believe you’re more than just an employee; you’re part of a team with a purpose and a meaningful mission. Every team member plays a vital role in restoring hope, helping communities recover and rebuild. We value initiative, respect diversity, and give our people the freedom to lead. We offer competitive pay, travel opportunities, and a culture built on resilience and teamwork. If you show up with compassion, share the commitment, react with urgency, and deliver solutions, you’ll fit right in. We don’t just respond to challenges; we rise to them. **What We Are Looking For** Ceres Environmental Operations is seeking a Vegetation/Tree Cutting Equipment Operato**r** to safely and accurately operate specialized trucks and cutting equipment used to remove trees, limbs, and vegetation in support of production and field operations. This role is essential to our vegetation management efforts and directly contributes to safety, efficiency, and operational readiness. Success in the first 12 months will be measured by safety compliance, accuracy, productivity, ability to follow written and verbal instructions, equipment proficiency, and reliability in meeting project timelines. This role does not supervise staff but works closely with supervisors, field crews, and production team members. **What You Will Do** - Operate vegetation and tree-cutting equipment, including trucks with hydraulic and/or power saws, booms, or cutting attachments - Operate an aerial lift and perform work while in an aerial lift - Cut, trim, and remove trees, limbs, brush, and vegetation in accordance with safety guidelines and project specifications - Read and follow work orders, maps, or instructions to identify required cutting locations - Receive and follow verbal instructions from a supervisor/foreman - Inspect equipment before, during, and after operation; report issues or defects immediately - Maintain safe operation of vehicles and cutting tools at all times - Ensure cut materials are safely placed, stacked, or staged for removal - Maintain a clean and organized work area and equipment - Follow all safety policies, procedures, and PPE requirements - Support production schedules and meet quality expectations consistently - Assist with other vegetation management or field support tasks as needed **Required Qualifications** - H.S. diploma or equivalent - Must possess a current, valid driver’s license in good standing - Must have a current DOT medical card (MEC) - Minimum of 5 years experience operating specialized trucks and cutting equipment - Must be able to work up to six (6) days per week and 10–12 hours per day based on operational needs - Strong attention to detail, accuracy, and safety - Ability to work in outdoor environments and perform physical, repetitive tasks - Ability to work effectively in fast-paced, field-based production settings **Preferred Qualifications** - Previous experience operating vegetation or tree-cutting trucks/equipment - Experience in forestry, vegetation management, or environmental field operations - Familiarity with saws, hydraulic cutting systems, and heavy equipment **What to Expect** This person in this position works outdoors and in field environments where safety, awareness, and equipment operation skills are critical. The role requires long periods of standing, operating mac…