Bucket Operator: Powerline Tree Clearing Pro

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

Job summary

Asplundh Tree Expert, LLC is seeking a Bucket Operator to assist with clearing and removing trees along power lines and rights-of-way. This role uses an aerial bucket truck to reach branches near energized lines while maintaining safety and customer courtesy.

The position is full-time, non-exempt, with hourly pay. Candidates need a high school diploma, 1+ year experience, and a valid CDL may be required depending on location. Pre-employment checks may apply.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• 1+ year of related industry experience required.
• Must be 18 years of age or older.
• Must be familiar with electrical hazard.

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.
• 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

Tree trimming

Bucket truck operation

Safety awareness

Customer service

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

Bucket truck equipment

Job description

Asplundh Tree Expert, LLC is seeking a Bucket Operator to assist with clearing and removing trees along power lines and rights-of-way. This role uses an aerial bucket truck to reach branches near energized lines while maintaining safety and customer courtesy.

The position is full-time, non-exempt, with hourly pay. Candidates need a high school diploma, 1+ year experience, and a valid CDL may be required depending on location. Pre-employment checks may apply.