Bucket Operator: Electric Line Clearance (CDL Required)

Asplundh Careers; Longview (TX); On-site; USD 28,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company Sponsored Retirement Plan

Health Insurance (Medical/Dental/Vison

Employee Assistance Program

Life, long-term/short-term disability

Job summary

Asplundh Tree Expert, LLC in Texas is seeking a Bucket Operator CDL Required to assist with clearing and removing trees along power lines. You will operate an aerial bucket truck to reach branches near energized lines.

This full-time, non-exempt role offers a competitive hourly pay and benefits including retirement plan, health insurance, EAP, and disability coverage. Pre-employment CDL and safety screening are required.

Qualifications

• Must be 18 years of age or older.
• Familiar with electrical hazards.
• Able to identify tree and shrub species.
• Requires physical energy, twisting, some lifting, and hand-eye coordination.

Responsibilities

• Plans, assigns, directs, checks, and coordinates work.
• Obtains permission from property owners to trim or remove trees; arranges access and outlines work.
• Maintains customer relations and cooperates with authorities when blocking streets or driveways.
• Sets up barriers, warning signs, and safety measures around work areas.
• Operates and services equipment including bucket trucks, saws, and sprayers.
• Performs tree trimming, bucket work near energized lines, and tree/material removal.
• Trains new personnel and ensures safe practices are followed.

Skills

18+ years

Electrical hazard awareness

Tree/shrub species ID

Physical energy & coordination

CDL required

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

1+ year related industry experience

Tools

Bucket truck operation

Ladders & climbing

Job description

Asplundh Tree Expert, LLC in Texas is seeking a Bucket Operator CDL Required to assist with clearing and removing trees along power lines. You will operate an aerial bucket truck to reach branches near energized lines.

This full-time, non-exempt role offers a competitive hourly pay and benefits including retirement plan, health insurance, EAP, and disability coverage. Pre-employment CDL and safety screening are required.