Bucket Operator – Utility Line Clearance Crew

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

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits vary by tenure

Job summary

Asplundh Tree Expert, LLC in Gordonsville, VA seeks a Bucket Operator to join our nationwide utility contractor team. You will plan, direct, and assist with trimming and removal of trees near power lines, ensuring safety and customer satisfaction.

This full-time, non-exempt position offers competitive hourly pay and a benefits package. Ideal candidates are physically capable, familiar with electrical hazards, and willing to join a local union.

Qualifications

• Must be 18 years of age or older.
• Must be familiar with the electrical hazard.
• 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 local union and pay union dues.
• 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 or perform other work.
• Promotes and maintains good customer and public relations through effective work and behavior.
• 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, and markers to protect people.
• Responsible for quality and quantity of production and for following safe practices.
• Operates and services equipment such as tools and buckets.
• Operates a Bucket near energized lines to remove branches and debris.
• Performs tree and bucket rescue.
• Uses hand tools and cleans up debris.
• Sprays brush and stumps with proper herbicides.
• Trains new personnel.

Skills

Physical stamina

Tree/shrub identification

Union membership willingness

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

Asplundh Tree Expert, LLC in Gordonsville, VA seeks a Bucket Operator to join our nationwide utility contractor team. You will plan, direct, and assist with trimming and removal of trees near power lines, ensuring safety and customer satisfaction.

This full-time, non-exempt position offers competitive hourly pay and a benefits package. Ideal candidates are physically capable, familiar with electrical hazards, and willing to join a local union.