Bucket Truck Operator

Gunnison Tree; Dublin (GA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Gunnison Tree Services in Dublin, GA is seeking a Bucket Truck Operator to help clear and remove trees along electrical power lines and right-of-ways. The role uses an aerial bucket truck to reach branches near lines and may involve chainsaws, pruning tools, brush chippers, and occasional climbing.

Responsibilities include applying herbicides, operating and maintaining equipment, and performing tree/bucket rescues.

Qualifications

• Proficiency test includes climbing, knot tying, and chainsaw maintenance.
• Ability to safely operate chainsaws, chippers, and stump grinders.
• Willingness to pass drug and alcohol screens as required by company policy and, if applicable, DOT regulations.
• Experience with tree pruning and removal is preferred.
• Understanding of safe handling of power tools and equipment.

Responsibilities

• Follows safe practices and rules while clearing and trimming trees and brush away from utility lines
• Sprays brush and stumps, applying herbicides properly and selectively
• Operates and services equipment such as hydraulic tools, power tools, bucket, chippers, and sprayers
• Performs tree and bucket rescue
• Duties and responsibilities may change with or without notice

Skills

Tree climbing

Chainsaw operation

Vehicle operation

Safety compliance

Driver's license

Mechanical aptitude

Problem solving

Communication skills

Physical fitness

DOT knowledge

Job description

A Bucket Truck Operator is responsible for assisting with the clearing and removal of trees along electrical power lines and right-of-ways. This position operates an aerial lift device (bucket truck) to reach branches interfering with electric lines. While completing assigned duties, you will also operate chain saws, pruners, brush chippers, and may be called upon to climb trees using climbing equipment.

Duties and Responsibilities Include

• Follows safe practices and rules while clearing and trimming trees and brush away from utility lines
• Sprays brush and stumps, making proper and selective application of herbicides
• Operates and services equipment and tools such as hydraulic tools, power tools, buckets, chippers, and sprayers
• Performs tree and bucket rescue
• Duties and responsibilities may change with or without notice

What You\'ll Bring to the Team

• Semi-skilled in mechanics
• Proficient in proper tree groundwork, including but not limited to basic tree pruning and tree removal
• Must be able to complete a proficiency test consisting of climbing, knot tying, and chainsaw maintenance
• Demonstrate an understanding of the safe handling and operation of chainsaws, chippers, and stump grinders
• Valid driver\'s license with an acceptable driving record per Company requirements
• Knowledge of essential job functions and responsibilities
• Organizational skills
• Strong oral and written communication skills
• Ability to problem solve
• Meet all physical requirements of the position
• Pass all drug and alcohol screens as required by Company policy and, if applicable, required by DOT regulations
• 18 years of age or older, or 21 if CDL is required
• Legally authorized to work in the United States

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive list of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. The Company reserves the right to revise or change the job duties as needed. Management reserves the right to change the description, duties, or work schedules to accommodate individuals with disabilities.

Additionally, the position may be subject to pre-employment screening, including drug screening and background check.

The Townsend Company, LLC and its family of companies are equal opportunity and affirmative action employers. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status, or any other characteristics protected by law.

Gunnison is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or protected veteran status.

Gunnison Tree Services is committed to ensuring that reasonable accommodations are made available to any persons with disabilities during the recruitment, assessment and selection processes. If you need assistance with the application process, please contact Gunnison's HR team at [e-mail] or 404-869-2650 .

Gunnison Tree Services will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the employer’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c).

The Company prohibits unlawful discrimination against people on the basis of their age (40 or older), race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity or expression, and sexual orientation), civil union or marital status, national origin or ancestry, military or veteran status, disability or genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable laws.

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