Bucket Truck Arborist: Precision Tree Care Pro

Distinctive Tree Care; Connecticut; Hybrid; USD 25,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly pay

Growth & Development

Boot allowance

401k + 4% match

CDL Bonus

Company Vehicle / Fuel Card

Overtime Potential

Job summary

Distinctive Tree Care LLC, a Gunnison Company, provides premier bucket truck tree care services across residential and commercial sites in Connecticut and Massachusetts. The Bucket Operator safely operates a bucket truck for trimming, pruning, and removal while coordinating with the ground crew to ensure efficient work.

Applicants should be comfortable working at heights, following OSHA PPE protocols, and communicating clearly with teammates.

Qualifications

• Experience operating a bucket truck or similar equipment preferred.
• Knowledge of pruning, trimming, and safe removal techniques.

Responsibilities

• Operate bucket truck to access canopies for trimming, pruning, and removal.
• Coordinate with ground crew to plan efficient work.
• Inspect and maintain bucket truck and equipment for safety and function.
• Trim or remove limbs with care to protect property and vegetation.
• Communicate with team to ensure safe task execution.
• Lower or cut limbs or trees using proper techniques.
• Assist in site cleanup and debris disposal.
• Report equipment issues or safety concerns to supervisor.

Skills

Bucket truck operation

Tree care knowledge

Height work

PPE/OSHA safety

Teamwork

Driver's license CDL

Heavy lifting

Job description

Distinctive Tree Care LLC, a Gunnison Company, provides premier bucket truck tree care services across residential and commercial sites in Connecticut and Massachusetts. The Bucket Operator safely operates a bucket truck for trimming, pruning, and removal while coordinating with the ground crew to ensure efficient work.

Applicants should be comfortable working at heights, following OSHA PPE protocols, and communicating clearly with teammates.