Operator

Job Title : Bucket Operator

This role is responsible for assisting with the clearing & removal of trees along electrical power lines and right-of-ways.

A Bucket Operator operates an aerial lift device (bucket truck) to reach branches interfering with electric lines.

TREES has developed a reputation for professionalism, quality, safety, and dependability. If this sounds like you, apply today!

As a market leader in the industry, TREES, LLC is one of the largest utility vegetation management service companies in the United States.

Job Type : Full-Time , Non-Exempt

Pay : Competitive, Hourly

Benefits :

• Company Sponsored Retirement Plan
• Health Insurance (Medical / Dental / Vision)
• Employee Assistance Program
• Life, long-term / short-term disability insurance

Essential Functions & Responsibilities :

• Plans, assigns, directs, checks, and coordinates work.
• Obtains written or oral permission from property owners to trim or remove trees or perform other work on property. Arranges with customer or property owner to obtain access, advises of interruption, explains work to be done, etc.
• Promotes and maintains good customer and public relations through the effective accomplishment of assigned work and the appropriate behavior of employees on the crew.
• Cooperates with customers, police, and fire departments when blocking streets or driveways.
• Safeguards employees and the public from hazards in and around the work area.
• Sets up barriers, warning signs, flags, markers, etc. to protect employees and the public.
• Responsible for quality and quantity of production and for following safe practices and rules while clearing and trimming trees and brush away from utility lines.
• Operates and services equipment, such as gasoline, hydraulic tools, power saws, power winches, buckets, chippers, and sprayers.
• Operates a Bucket near energized lines to remove branches and tree material.
• Performs tree and bucket rescue.
• Uses hand tools, such as axes, hand-lines, saws, block and tackle, pruners, etc.
• Cleans up and disposes of all debris.
• Sprays brush and stumps, making proper and selective application of herbicides.
• Trains new personnel.

Minimum Qualifications :

• Must be 18 years-of-age or older.
• Must be familiar with the electrical hazard.
• Possesses working knowledge and can identify tree and shrub species.

Education & Experience

• High School Diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Entry-level position, no experience required.
• Previous experience is a plus.

Pre-Screen

Upon offer, employees may be required to subject and pass both a pre-employment drug screen and background and / or MVR check.

License & Certifications :

• Valid commercial driver's license (CDL) required.

Last updated : 2024-06-21