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Class A Driver & Equipment Operator
Bay Area Tree Specialists
compensation:
$35-$39/hour
employment type:
full-time
job title:
Class A Driver & Equipment Operator
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Bay Area Tree Specialists’ foundation is built on faith, honesty, and respect, ensuring complete customer satisfaction in everything we do. We believe in being an asset to society, prioritizing safety first, always, and leading with expertise in wildfire mitigation and environmental stewardship. Through teamwork, accountability, and continuous growth, we strive to protect communities while fostering a sustainable future.
POSITION SUMMARY:
The Class A Driver supports Bay Area Tree Specialists’ field operations by safely and efficiently transporting materials, equipment, and loads to and from jobsites, dump locations, and vendors. This role plays a critical part in maintaining jobsite productivity, supporting field crews, and ensuring compliance with DOT, Cal/OSHA, and company safety standards. The Class A Driver is expected to operate with a high level of professionalism, reliability, and teamwork while representing BATS in the field and public spaces.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS & RESPONSIBILITIES:
Productivity & Operational Support
• Provide consistent operational support to field crews by efficiently hauling, dumping, and repositioning vehicles and materials as needed to support daily jobsite workflow.
• Transport materials, equipment, and loads to and from jobsites, dump sites, and vendors, including running gravel trucks and completing daily hauling assignments.
• Minimize idle time and turnaround time by coordinating effectively with dispatch and field supervisors.
• Perform log pickup, masticator support work, and other hauling or transport tasks as assigned.
• Tow and transport heavy equipment in compliance with safety, load securement, and regulatory requirements.
• Operate heavy equipment such as skid steers and excavators when assigned and properly trained.
Professionalism & Communication
• Communicate clearly, promptly, and professionally with dispatch, supervisors, crew members, customers, and members of the public.
• Respond to dispatch instructions and jobsite changes in a timely and professional manner.
• Maintain professional conduct at all times while representing BATS at jobsites, roadways, dump locations, and customer properties.
Attendance & Reliability
• Maintain regular, reliable, and punctual attendance in accordance with company attendance standards.
• Report to scheduled assignments on time and prepared to work.
• Follow established procedures for call-outs, schedule changes, and availability.
• Provide support for emergency, after-hours, or time-sensitive work when required by business needs.
Safety, Compliance & Asset Care
• Ensure loads are transported and dumped in compliance with dump site requirements, with no rejected loads due to improper handling.
• Operate vehicles and equipment in a safe, efficient, and responsible manner, maintaining awareness of fuel efficiency and vehicle performance.
• Inspect vehicles and equipment daily and report maintenance or safety concerns promptly.
Teamwork & Development
• Support overall crew effectiveness by assisting with ground operations when needed and appropriate.
• Demonstrate teamwork and cooperation with field crews, supervisors, and operations staff.
• Provide guidance, mentorship, or support to newer drivers or ground staff when requested.
Additional Duties
• Perform other related duties as assigned to support operational needs and business priorities.
REQUIRED SKILLS
• Valid Class A Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) with a clean driving record
• Current DOT medical certification
• Working knowledge of DOT regulations, vehicle inspections, and log requirements
• Ability to comply with all company safety policies, Cal/OSHA standards, and dump site requirements
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