Bucket Operator: Silsbee, TX

ISA Certified Arborist; Silsbee (TX); On-site; USD 30,307 - 33,062; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401K

Job summary

Kendall Vegetation Services is hiring Bucket Operators. The role involves safely operating a bucket truck to remove branches and material from electrical lines, with a valid driver’s license required. Two years of vegetation management experience is preferred and travel may be involved.

Employees will follow safety procedures, assist with equipment preparation, perform daily reporting, and support crew leadership as needed. Benefits include health insurance and a 401K plan.

Qualifications

• Two years of vegetation management experience.
• Bucket truck operation experience required.
• Able to hear verbal instructions from a distance.
• Must have a driver’s license with a clean driving record.

Responsibilities

• Follow safe practices and enforce safety rules.
• Assist in preparing equipment and materials for daily work.
• Operate equipment as directed by Foreperson.
• Maintain and repair equipment and tools.
• Lead or assist crew members as needed.
• Clean up and dispose of debris.
• Set up barriers and warning signs to protect workers and the public.
• Track and report mileage to Foreperson.
• Perform storm-related duties as needed.
• Submit daily timesheets and billing information in AMS system.

Skills

Vegetation management experience

Ability to lead crew

Hearing verbal instructions

Tools

Bucket truck operation

Driver’s license

Job description

Silsbee, TX, USA | Silsbee, TX, USA

• Pay or shift range: $22 USD to $24 USD. This is an estimated pay range for this position. Final offers are based on various factors, including skill set, experience, location, qualifications and other job-related reasons.
• Travel Required: Yes

Description

Kendall Vegetation Services is hiring Bucket Operators in Newark, OH and surrounding areas. The Bucket Operator effectively and safely operates a bucket truck to remove branches and tree material from electrical lines. Valid driver's license is required.

Essential Function Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Always follow and help enforce safe practices and rules.
• Assist in preparing equipment and materials for each day’s work at Foreperson’s direction.
• Operate equipment as directed by Foreperson.
• Help maintain and repair equipment and tools used in operations.
• Assist other crew members in all aspects of daily activities and take a leadership role when required.
• Cleans up and disposes of all debris.
• Sets up barriers, warning signs, flags, markers, etc. to protect employees and public.
• Keeps informed on new equipment, specifications, standard practices, operating procedures, and customer and company employee relations policies and practices.
• Track and report mileage to Foreperson.
• Perform duties for storm work as needed.
• Performs daily reporting using AMS system to submit timesheets and billing information.
• Maintain above standard customer relations.

Education and Experience

• Two years’ experience in Vegetation Management.
• Bucket truck operation experience required.
• Knowledge of daily maintenance and safe operations of all equipment used.
• Able to hear verbal instructions from a distance.
• Must have a driver’s license with a clean driving record.
• Must have skid steer w/ mulcher operation experience.
• Experience in safe operations and maintenance of vehicles and equipment.
• Must have experience operating woodchipper.
• Split dump driving experience preferred.

This position requires employees to be able to pass a background check and drug screen as required for this job. Work authorization requirements: Must meet I-9 requirements.

Affirmative Action/EEO statement: Xylem Tree Experts and Kendall Vegetation Services provide equal employment opportunity to all individuals regardless of their race, color, creed, religion, gender, age, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by state, federal, or local law.

Benefits Offered: This is a full-time position that offers health insurance benefits for medical, vision, and dental, as well as the option for enrollment in a 401K.

Paid Time Off (PTO): Eligibility and accrual timelines vary by position with some roles gaining PTO immediately and others becoming eligible after a set period of employment. Details are provided during the hiring process and may vary for Union hires.

Travel Required

Yes. Travel out of town is required for storm restoration work when needed.

Equal Opportunity Employer This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.