Bucket Operator Union CDL Required

Asplundh Tree Expert, LLC; South Boston (VA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

Asplundh Tree Expert, LLC in Virginia is seeking a Bucket Operator (CDL Required). This full-time, non-exempt role involves operating an aerial bucket truck to clear trees around electrical lines and rights-of-way.

You will obtain access, coordinate with customers, and adhere to safety protocols while supporting crew operations. CDL is required; pre-employment checks apply. Competitive hourly pay and benefits are offered.

Qualifications

• Must be 18 years or older.
• Familiar with electrical hazards and safety protocols.
• Able to identify common tree species.
• Physically fit with stamina for outdoor work.
• Willing to join local union and pay dues.

Responsibilities

• Plan, assign, direct, check, and coordinate work.
• Obtain permissions from property owners to trim or remove trees; arrange access.
• Maintain customer relations and professional conduct on crew.
• Cooperate with police and fire when blocking streets or driveways.
• Safeguard employees and the public from hazards in the work area.
• Set up barriers, signs, and markers to protect people.
• Ensure quality and safe practices while clearing near lines.
• Operate and service equipment (bucket trucks, saws, sprayers).
• Operate bucket near energized lines to remove branches.
• Perform tree and bucket rescue.
• Use hand tools for pruning and removal.
• Clean up and dispose of debris; proper herbicide application.
• Train new personnel.

Skills

Age 18+

Electrical hazard awareness

Tree species knowledge

Physical endurance

Union membership willingness

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

Description Job Title: Bucket Operator (CDL Required)

Description Job Title: Bucket Operator (CDL Required) This role is responsible for assisting with the clearing & removal of trees along electrical power lines and right-of-ways. A Bucket Operator operates an aerial lift device (bucket truck) to reach branches interfering with electric lines. Job Type: Full-Time +, Non-Exempt Pay: Competitive, hourly

Benefits:

• Available Benefit options vary based on tenure, position, and work location.

Essential Functions & 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. Arrange with the customer or property owner to obtain access, advise of interruption, explain work to be done, etc.
• 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.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Must be 18 years of age or older.
• Must be familiar with the electrical hazards.
• Possesses working knowledge and can identify tree and shrub species.
• Work demands physical energy, twisting, some lifting ability, and hand-to-eye coordination.
• Must be willing to join the local union and pay union dues.

Education & Experience:

• High School Diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Entry-level position, no experience required.
• Previous experience is a plus.

Pre-Screen:

• Upon offer, employees may be required to subject and pass a pre-employment drug screen, background, and/or MVR check.

License & Certifications:

• A valid Commercial Driver's license (CDL) is required.

Physical Requirements:

• RARE (less than 10%): Sitting, Kneeling, Crawling, Color Vision, Climbing Stairs
• OCCASIONAL (up to 33%): Stooping, Squatting, Climbing On/Off Truck, Climbing Ladders, Pushing, Reading, Lifting up to 50 lbs.
• FREQUENT (up to 66%): Carrying, Pulling, Balancing, body-twisting, Hearing/Speech Range, Lifting, Lifting up to 10 lbs., Manual Dexterity, Speaking Clearly, Walking
• CONTINUOUS (up to 100%): Standing, Sense of Touch, Gripping, Seeing, Reaching, range-of-motion, Depth Perception, Lifting over 10 lbs. to 50 lbs., Climbing

Due to the inherently dangerous nature of the industry and requirements to work with or around hazardous equipment, employees must have sufficient eyesight to judge distance/coordination of equipment and tools, be able to maintain attention and concentration for extended periods, be able to withstand exposure to all kinds of weather while completing work assignments, be able to wear personal protective equipment as necessary, be able to enter and exit a vehicle numerous times a day, have the endurance necessary to traverse various terrain, be capable of performing job duties throughout a standard 8- or 10-hour day, be able to communicate with others, read, write, and comprehend written/verbal job instructions and information, and communicate and handle conflict professionally.

Safety:

• Works in all temperatures and will be exposed to nature i.e., irritating plants and biting or stinging insects.
• Works near energized parts or equipment.
• Works in traffic.
• Works around excessive noise from machines, jackhammers, gas drills, and other equipment with proper hearing protection.
• Exposed to hazards of working near power equipment, traffic, high voltage wires, and falling limbs.

Individuals with a disability who desire a reasonable accommodation can contact the ADA Coordinator by calling 1-833-222-3066. We partner with the Department of Homeland Security/U.S. Customs and Immigration Service to e-verify all newly hired employees.

Important Information for Applicants

• Asplundh Tree Expert, LLC and its family of companies are Equal Opportunity Employers. We consider all qualified applicants without regard to any legally protected characteristic.
• If you require reasonable accommodation during the application or hiring process, please contact our ADA Coordinator at 1-800-248-8733, ext. 3656.
• Employment offers are contingent upon successful completion of applicable pre-employment requirements, which include background screening, drug testing, and employment eligibility verification.
• Compensation determination is based on market data, job scope and individual qualifications.
• We offer a competitive total rewards package inclusive of health and welfare and retirement benefits, as well as paid time off and holiday pay benefits.
• Unsolicited resumes without an executed agency agreement become the property of the company.