Bucket Trimmer

Riggs Tree Service, LLC.; Grove (OK); On-site; USD 30,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

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Job summary

Riggs Tree Service, LLC. is seeking an experienced Utility Bucket Trimmer with hands-on utility vegetation management and ROW clearance expertise. The role requires operating an aerial lift, running saws, recognizing hazards, and working as part of a ROW crew.

The ideal candidate has experience in pruning, removals, rigging, and knows utility specifications and work plans. CDL and First Aid/CPR certification are a plus, with strong safety performance and team leadership valued.

Qualifications

• Real-world experience in utility vegetation management (UVM).
• Experience with ROW tree and brush clearing.
• Proficient tree trimming, pruning and removals.
• Ability to work safely around energized electrical facilities.
• Experience with chainsaws, pole saws, and related equipment.
• Ability to identify hazardous trees, limbs, and vegetation.
• Knowledge of pruning and cutting techniques.
• Rigging and complex tree removals.
• Familiarity with utility/customer specifications and work plans.
• Proven safe, productive crew operations.

Responsibilities

• Perform trimming, pruning, clearing, and removals from an aerial lift.
• Clear trees, limbs, and brush from ROWs.
• Work safely around energized conductors and infrastructure.
• Operate bucket trucks, chainsaws, pole saws, and related equipment.
• Identify hazardous conditions that could affect facilities.
• Follow utility specs and customer requirements.
• Assist with rigging and complex removals.
• Support storm restoration and emergency response as needed.
• Complete daily vehicle, equipment, and lift inspections.
• Collaborate with ground crews to keep jobs safe and productive.

Skills

UVM experience

ROW clearing

Tree trimming

Working around energized facilities

Chainsaws & pole saws

Hazard identification

Rigging

Safety-consciousness

Utility specs & work plans

Crew collaboration

Education

CDL

First Aid/CPR certification

Tools

Bucket trucks

Hand & power saws

Job description

Utility Vegetation Management / Right-of-Way

TOP PAY FOR TOP TRIMMERS — WAGE NEGOTIABLE BASED ON EXPERIENCE

Riggs Tree Service is looking for an EXPERIENCED Utility Bucket Trimmer who knows utility vegetation management and can step into the bucket ready to work.

This is not an entry-level tree trimming position.

We are looking for an experienced trimmer with hands-on knowledge of utility right-of-way tree and brush clearing — someone who understands how to safely and efficiently trim around utility infrastructure, operate an aerial lift, run a saw, recognize hazards, and work as part of a productive ROW crew.

If you have built your career trimming trees and clearing vegetation around power lines, we want to talk to you.

THE CANDIDATE WE'RE LOOKING FOR

Our ideal candidate has real-world experience with:

• Utility vegetation management (UVM)
• Right-of-way (ROW) tree and brush clearing
• Tree trimming, pruning, and removals
• Working around energized electrical facilities
• Chainsaws, pole saws, hand saws, and tree trimming equipment
• Identifying hazardous trees, limbs, and vegetation
• Proper pruning and cutting techniques
• Rigging and tree removal operations
• Utility/customer specifications and work plans
• Safe, productive crew operations

Experience working specifically for a utility line-clearance or vegetation management contractor is highly desirable.

WHAT YOU'LL DO

As an experienced Bucket Trimmer with Riggs Tree Service, you will:

• Perform tree trimming, pruning, clearing, and removals from an aerial lift
• Clear trees, limbs, and brush from utility rights-of-way
• Work safely around energized electrical conductors and utility infrastructure
• Operate bucket trucks, chainsaws, pole saws, and related vegetation management equipment
• Identify hazardous trees, limbs, and vegetation conditions that could impact utility facilities
• Follow utility specifications, work plans, and customer requirements
• Assist with rigging and complex tree removals
• Support storm restoration and emergency response operations when needed
• Complete daily vehicle, equipment, and aerial lift inspections
• Work with ground crews and leadership to keep jobs safe, efficient, and productive

WHAT WILL MAKE YOU STAND OUT

We're searching for someone who doesn't need to be taught what utility ROW work looks like.

You’ll stand out if you have:

• Proven utility vegetation management experience
• Extensive tree and brush clearing experience
• Experience trimming around energized utility lines
• Strong chainsaw and pole saw skills
• Knowledge of electrical hazards and minimum approach distances
• Rigging experience
• CDL or the ability to obtain one
• First Aid/CPR certification
• Experience with storm restoration
• A strong safety record
• A reputation for showing up, working hard, and taking care of your crew and equipment

TOP EXPERIENCE DESERVES TOP PAY

We aren't looking for just another applicant—we're looking for an experienced utility trimmer who knows the trade.

Wage is negotiable based on experience. Top pay for top trimmers.

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WORK WITH RIGGS TREE SERVICE

At Riggs Tree Service, safety isn't just a rule—it's a core value.

We're looking for experienced professionals who share our commitment to:

Passion for our Brand.
Passion for our People.
Passion for our Safety.
Passion for our Future.