Tree Feller - Operator

Turkey Point consists of 6100 acres, 168 linear miles of cooling canal system, surrounded by 20,000 acres of Everglades Mitigation which supports both Nuclear & Fossil operations. With this lies a very sensitive ecological system due to its location between two National Parks, & because of this, it’s considered one of the largest crocodile sanctuaries in North America. WEC Electric LLC. has been contracted to maintain all grounds outside of the protected area of Turkey Point Nuclear Station. This consists of, but are not limited to, vegetation management up to & including tree trimming & ratification of invasive species, landscaping, excavation, grading & debris removal from cooling canal system preventing intake intrusion potentially down powering the Nuclear Reactors. Scope of work also includes janitorial services, carpentry, painting, plumbing, electrical & maintenance of all facilities including daycare, gun range, etc., seasonal crocodile surveys, captures, & habitat management.

Our team needs (1) personnel who can operate equipment, fell trees, and maintain pump systems. Their main duties will include but are not limited to:

• Will be able to use chainsaws, machetes, & felling equipment, etc. to fell trees using knowledge of tree characteristics and cutting techniques to control direction of fall and minimize intrusion into canal system.
• Maintain and repair chainsaws and other equipment, cleaning, oiling and greasing equipment, and sharpening equipment properly.
• Someone who can operate forklifts, skid steers, & mini-excavators Dozers, Long reach Excavators efficiently is a plus.
• Will be able to read and follow a procedural work order for preventative maintenance to be done on pump/motor systems throughout.
• Will strive for first time quality efforts, show pride in their work & will have a safety conscious work habit.

Our team needs (1) personnel who are versatile in lawn maintenance. Their main duties will include but are not limited to:

• Will be able to operate a zero-turn riding lawn mower efficiently.
• Will be able to operate weed trimmers, hedge trimmers, and other pruning equipment.
• Will be able to use chainsaws, machetes, & felling equipment, etc. to fell trees using knowledge of tree characteristics and cutting techniques to control direction of fall and minimize intrusion into canal system.
• Maintain and repair chainsaws, weed trimmers, hedge trimmers, and other equipment, cleaning, oiling and greasing equipment, and sharpening equipment properly.
• Someone who can operate forklifts, skid steers, & mini-excavators efficiently is a plus.
• Will strive for first time quality efforts, show pride in their work & will have a safety conscious work habit.

On the job training (OJT) will be provided for all positions.