Bucket Operator: Tree Clearing Pro for Power Lines

Utilities Service, LLC; Herndon (VA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits vary by tenure

Competitive hourly pay

Job summary

Asplundh Tree Expert, LLC is seeking a Bucket Operator to assist with clearing trees along electrical power lines. You will operate a bucket truck to reach branches and trim vegetation near energized lines, while ensuring safety and customer communication.

The role requires physical stamina, 18+ years old, and the ability to work with union crews. Training on equipment and safety procedures is provided.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent preferred.
• 1+ year of related industry experience required.

Responsibilities

• Plans, assigns, directs, checks, and coordinates work.
• Obtains permission from property owners to trim or remove trees and to access property.
• Promotes and maintains good customer relations and public safety on the crew.
• Cooperates with customers, police, and fire departments when blocking streets or driveways.
• Safeguards employees and the public from hazards in the work area.
• Sets up barriers, warning signs, and markers for safety.
• Responsible for quality and quantity of production and following safe practices.
• Operates and services equipment including buckets, tools, and sprayers.
• Operates bucket near energized lines to remove branches and material.
• Performs tree and bucket rescue.
• Uses hand tools like axes, pruners, and saws.
• Cleans up and disposes of all debris.
• Sprays brush and stumps with herbicides.
• Trains new personnel.

Skills

Electrical hazard awareness

Tree & shrub identification

Physical stamina

Union membership readiness

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

1+ year related industry experience

Tools

Bucket truck operation

Hand tools operation

Job description

Asplundh Tree Expert, LLC is seeking a Bucket Operator to assist with clearing trees along electrical power lines. You will operate a bucket truck to reach branches and trim vegetation near energized lines, while ensuring safety and customer communication.

The role requires physical stamina, 18+ years old, and the ability to work with union crews. Training on equipment and safety procedures is provided.