Bucket Operator

Birchcrest Tree & Landscape, Inc.; Gunnison (CO); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Benefits & Flexible Spending

Paid Time Off

Sick Pay

Growth & Development

Year-round employment (no snow plowing

401k and match

Holiday pay

Uniforms provided

Equipment provided

Home every night for most positions

Job summary

Birchcrest Tree and Landscape, Inc. in Gunnison, CO, is seeking a year-round Tree Bucket Operator with 1–2 years of tree-care experience. This hands-on role requires climbing, operating bucket trucks, and working safely with pruning equipment.

Join a team that emphasizes safety, professional growth, and reliable year-round employment. The ideal candidate will have strong customer service, ability to pass background checks, and a commitment to high-quality work in all weather conditions.

Qualifications

• Minimum 1–2 years' experience in the tree care industry.
• Prior experience climbing for a tree-care company.
• Experience driving a Bucket Truck.
• ISA Certified Arborist status, and/or CDL highly desirable but not required.
• Must be able to wear necessary PPE and pass a background check and drug test.

Responsibilities

• Duties include trimming and removing trees for our customers.
• Tree climbing, chipper, log loader operation, and ground cleanup.
• Operate and service all required tools and equipment.

Skills

Bucket truck operation

Tree climbing

Machinery operation

Safety compliance

Customer service

Tools

Chipper

Chainsaws

Pruning equipment

Job description

Birchcrest Tree and Landscape, a Gunnison Company, has built our reputation on our commitment to excellence for over 40 years. We offer qualified candidates competitive wages and benefits, educational opportunities, and the chance to build your career with a respected industry leader.

Birchcrest Tree and Landscape, Inc. is looking for a year-round Tree Bucket Operator with a minimum of 1-2 years' experience in the tree care industry.

Duties may include:

• Duties include trimming and removing trees for our customers. Tree climbing, chipper, log loader operation, and ground cleanup.

Requirements include:

• Prior experience climbing for a tree-care company
• Must be able to prune and remove trees in a safe manner while utilizing machinery
• Experience driving a Bucket Truck
• Self-motivated individual able to work well with a team of co-workers
• Experience with safe operation of chainsaws and other pruning equipment
• Excellent work habits and organizational skills
• Good communication and customer service skills
• ISA Certified Arborist status, and/or CDL highly desirable but not required
• Must be able to wear necessary PPE
• Must be able to withstand exposure to all kinds of weather while completing work assignments
• Must be able to operate and service all required tools and equipment
• Must be able to pass a background check and drug test

Physical Requirements:

• Must be able to lift, move and maneuver heavy weights of 10 pounds frequently, and weights of up to 50 pounds
• Gripping
• Climbing
• Climbing on and off truck
• Pulling and pushing

Join a team that truly makes a difference! At Birchcrest, we offer:

• Health Benefits & Flexible Spending Account
• Paid Time Off
• Sick Pay
• Growth & Development within the Company
• Year-round tree and landscape employment NO snow plowing
• 401k and match
• Holiday pay
• Uniforms provided
• Equipment provided
• Home every night for most positions

Birchcrest Tree and Landscape is an equal opportunity employer