Bucket Truck Foreman: Tree & Utility Trimming

ISA Certified Arborist; Havelock (NC); Sur place; USD 25 000 - 32 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Health insurance

401K

Résumé du poste

Xylem Tree Experts and Kendall Vegetation Services are hiring a Bucket Operator to operate bucket trucks for removing branches from electrical lines. A valid driver's license is required, and the role involves direct supervision of crew members, safe work practices, and coordinating tasks in the field.

Travel is required for storm restoration projects. This full-time position offers health insurance benefits and the potential 401K enrollment.

Qualifications

• Must be able to meet and demonstrate qualifications of all positions on a crew.
• Must be able to follow verbal or written directives.
• Must be able to delegate work and take accountability for the performance of a crew.
• Must be able to understand drawings and symbols representing lines, voltages, line equipment, etc.
• Must be capable of adjusting to field requirements and taking independent action without close supervision.
• Must have and maintain a Driver’s License and be able to safely drive a company vehicle.

Responsabilités

• Always follow and enforce safe practices and rules.
• Direct crew members and manage equipment each day.
• Assign specific tasks to crew members and supervise performance.
• Plan and execute the assigned work and tasks in a safe and professional manner.
• Organize job assignments so that work is completed as efficiently as possible.
• Notify private property owners of presence on property; obtain permission from property owners to trim or remove trees and/or apply herbicides; discuss issues such as obtaining access, power interruption, work to be done, etc. with customer and/or property owner.
• Ensure crew members wear PPE and follow safe practices on the job.
• Trim and/or remove trees by climbing with ladder, safety belt, climbing line, powered trimmer lift truck, or ground work; cuts branches or trunk sections.
• Spray stumps and brush with hand-spraying equipment to prevent further growth.
• Load and unload trucks with logs, stumps, brush, and debris; feed brush into a powered chipper.
• Designate break and lunch time.
• Direct cleanup of the job site and secure equipment on the truck.
• Inspect the work performed to job specifications and notify customer that work is complete.
• Keep accurate records of time, equipment, and material used.
• Complete daily truck inspection; conduct job briefings as specified by federal law.
• Re-stock supplies and perform routine maintenance on equipment.
• Determine action in emergencies by eliminating hazards to life and property.
• Perform duties for storm work as needed.

Connaissances

Driver's License

Outdoor work

Safety procedures

Crew supervision

Communication

Record-keeping

Formation

High School diploma or equivalent

Description du poste

Xylem Tree Experts and Kendall Vegetation Services are hiring a Bucket Operator to operate bucket trucks for removing branches from electrical lines. A valid driver's license is required, and the role involves direct supervision of crew members, safe work practices, and coordinating tasks in the field.

Travel is required for storm restoration projects. This full-time position offers health insurance benefits and the potential 401K enrollment.