Aerial Tree Technician – Line Clearance

Asplundh Tree Expert, LLC; Miami (FL); On-site; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company Sponsored Retirement Plan

Health Insurance (Medical/Dental/Vison

Job summary

Asplundh Tree Expert, LLC in Miami, FL is seeking a Bucket Operator to operate an aerial bucket truck for trimming and removing branches near power lines. You will coordinate with customers, obtain access, and work safely to protect the public and infrastructure.

This full-time, non-exempt role emphasizes quality, teamwork, and strict adherence to safety practices while servicing utility rights-of-way in varied weather and conditions.

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.
• Work demands physical energy, twisting, some lifting ability, and hand-to-eye coordination.
• 1+ year of related industry experience required.

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.

Skills

Age 18+

Electrical hazard awareness

Tree species identification

Physical stamina

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

Asplundh Tree Expert, LLC in Miami, FL is seeking a Bucket Operator to operate an aerial bucket truck for trimming and removing branches near power lines. You will coordinate with customers, obtain access, and work safely to protect the public and infrastructure.

This full-time, non-exempt role emphasizes quality, teamwork, and strict adherence to safety practices while servicing utility rights-of-way in varied weather and conditions.