Aerial Tree Care Technician | Bucket Truck Operator

ArborScape; Taftsville (VT); On-site; USD 33,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid vacation and sick time

Paid holidays

Health insurance supplement benefit

Supplemental life and accident保险

Company-provided PPE and apparel

Continued education support

Job advancement opportunities

Weekly paychecks

Bonus pay for excellent customer serv.

Job summary

ArborScape Inc. in Vermont seeks a full-time Bucket Truck Operator to join its Tree Work Crew. You will safely operate an aerial bucket, prune and remove trees, and support ground crews with rigging and climbing as needed.

The role requires at least 2 years in tree care, a valid driver's license (CDL preferred), and a commitment to ANSI Z133 safety standards. Compensation ranges from $24 to $29 per hour with overtime and benefits.

Qualifications

• Min 2 years in tree care; bucket truck, climbing and ground tasks.
• Valid driver's license; CDL preferred.
• Commitment to ANSI Z133 safety standards.
• Ability to operate chainsaws, chippers and rigging gear.
• Teamwork, communication and safety focus.

Responsibilities

• Safely operate an aerial bucket truck for pruning/removals near structures.
• Conduct daily pre-trip and post-trip inspections.
• Operate wood chippers, stump grinders and related machinery.
• Set up work zones with traffic/pedestrian control.
• Prune/remove using climbing and rigging when needed.
• Use ropes, knots and arborist climbing gear.
• Assess risks and determine safe work methods.
• Make proper cuts per ANSI A300 standards.
• Support bucket and climbing operations as ground crew.
• Operate chainsaws and process wood from the ground.
• Drag/haul debris and feed the chipper; maintain site safety.

Skills

Bucket truck operation

Climbing

Ground tasks

Team communication

Rigging knots

ANSI Z133 safety

Tree identification

Education

CDL preferred

ISA Certified Arborist (preferred)

TCIA certifications (preferred)

Tools

Chainsaws

Aerial lifts

Chippers

Stump grinders

Rigging gear

Job description

ArborScape Inc. in Vermont seeks a full-time Bucket Truck Operator to join its Tree Work Crew. You will safely operate an aerial bucket, prune and remove trees, and support ground crews with rigging and climbing as needed.

The role requires at least 2 years in tree care, a valid driver's license (CDL preferred), and a commitment to ANSI Z133 safety standards. Compensation ranges from $24 to $29 per hour with overtime and benefits.