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Forestry Mulcher Operator / Heavy Equipment Operator
Join our growing team at Piedmont Mulching. We're looking for experienced operators who take pride in their work and want to be part of a company that values quality, reliability, and customer service.
About Piedmont Mulching
Piedmont Mulching is a growing land clearing and forestry mulching company serving Monroe, Union County, and the Greater Charlotte area. We specialize in forestry mulching, land clearing, fence line clearing, and trail cutting for residential and commercial clients.
We take pride in delivering quality work with professional, industrial-grade equipment. Our operators are the face of the company, and we invest in the people who represent us.
Position Overview
We're looking for an experienced Forestry Mulcher Operator / Heavy Equipment Operator to join our team. The ideal candidate has hands-on experience operating skid steers, forestry mulchers, and other heavy equipment in land clearing applications.
This role requires transporting equipment to job sites, so a valid CDL is required.
This is a per-job position – you'll be scheduled to work on days when jobs are booked. This is ideal for someone looking for flexible, well-paying work without a traditional 9-5 commitment. As we grow, there's potential for increased hours and a full-time role.
Responsibilities
Equipment Operation & Job Execution
- Operate forestry mulching equipment (skid steer mounted mulchers, track loaders)
- Clear brush, trees, and vegetation on various project types
- Identify and verify property lines before beginning work
- Understand site restrictions (setbacks, buffer zones, easements)
- Load, transport, and unload equipment (CDL required)
- Conduct daily pre-operation inspections
- Perform routine maintenance and minor repairs
Customer Service & Communication
- Represent Piedmont Mulching professionally on every job site
- Communicate clearly with customers before, during, and after jobs
- Walk the property with customers to confirm scope of work
- Identify and communicate upsell opportunities
- Educate customers on forestry mulching benefits
- Handle customer concerns with professionalism
Documentation & Reporting
- Maintain accurate daily logs of work completed
- Take before/after photos of completed work
- Document additional work opportunities
- Report equipment issues or maintenance needs promptly
Requirements
✓ Required
- Valid Class A or B CDL with clean driving record
- 2+ years experience operating heavy equipment
- Ability to read site maps and identify property lines
- Experience hauling heavy equipment trailers
- Strong mechanical aptitude
- Excellent customer service skills
- Ability to work outdoors in all weather conditions
- Physically able to lift 50+ lbs
- Reliable transportation to Monroe, NC area
- Smartphone for photos and communication
- Must pass background check and drug screening
★ Preferred
- Experience with forestry mulching or land clearing
- Chainsaw experience and certification
- Experience with FAE, Fecon, or Denis Cimaf equipment
- Knowledge of local vegetation and invasive species
- OSHA 10 or OSHA 30 certification
- First Aid/CPR certification
Schedule & Work Environment
Typical day: Pick up equipment from storage site → Drive to job → Complete work → Return equipment → Leave from there
No requirement to report to an office – you'll coordinate via phone/text. Job sites are located throughout Union County, Mecklenburg County, and surrounding areas.
Potential for increased hours and full-time role as the company grows.
Compensation & Benefits
Why Work at Piedmont Mulching?
We're a locally owned company that values hard work, reliability, quality craftsmanship, and great customer service. Our operators take pride in transforming overgrown properties into usable land – and in leaving every customer impressed with both the work and the experience.
No two days are the same – you might be clearing a residential lot in the morning and cutting trails through pine forest in the afternoon. We invest in quality equipment and take care of the people who run it.
This role is perfect for someone who:
- Wants flexible, well-paying work without a traditional 9-5
- Enjoys operating heavy equipment and seeing immediate results
- Is comfortable talking with customers and building relationships
- Takes pride in their work and wants to represent a growing company
Come grow with us.
Ready to Apply?
Send us your resume and let's talk about joining the team.
Please include:
1. Resume or summary of relevant experience
2. Valid CDL information
3. List of equipment you have operated
4. References from previous employers
careers@piedmontmulching.com
Piedmont Mulching is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We consider all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or veteran status.