Aerial Bucket Operator - Power Line Clearance (CDL)

Asplundh Careers; Waynesboro (VA); On-site; USD 2,755,000 - 3,857,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits vary by tenure

Job summary

Asplundh Tree Expert, LLC is seeking a Bucket Operator (CDL required) to assist with clearing trees along electrical power lines and right-of-ways. The role uses an aerial bucket truck to reach branches interfering with lines and requires coordination with property owners and local authorities.

The position is full-time and non-exempt, with pay described as competitive and hourly. CDL is required, and safety and reliability are essential for daily duties including equipment operation and debris

Qualifications

• Must be 18 years of age or older.
• Must be familiar with the electrical hazards.
• Possesses working knowledge and can identify tree and shrub species.
• Work demands physical energy, twisting, some lifting ability, and hand-to-eye coordination.
• Must be willing to join the local union and pay union dues.
• High School Diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Entry-level position, no experience required.
• Previous experience is a plus.

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 the property.
• Arrange with the customer or property owner to obtain access, advise of interruption, explain 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.

Skills

Electrical hazards awareness

Tree species identification

Physical stamina

Union membership willingness

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

CDL certification

Job description

Asplundh Tree Expert, LLC is seeking a Bucket Operator (CDL required) to assist with clearing trees along electrical power lines and right-of-ways. The role uses an aerial bucket truck to reach branches interfering with lines and requires coordination with property owners and local authorities.

The position is full-time and non-exempt, with pay described as competitive and hourly. CDL is required, and safety and reliability are essential for daily duties including equipment operation and debris