Bucket Truck Operator CDL – Power Line Clearance

Asplundh Tree Expert Co; South Hill (VA); On-site; USD 22,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

Job summary

Asplundh Tree Expert Co in Virginia is seeking a Bucket Operator to assist with clearing and removal of trees along power lines and right-of-ways. You will operate an aerial bucket truck to reach branches interfering with electrical lines while following safety protocols.

This full-time, non-exempt role emphasizes customer service, teamwork, and adherence to procedures. On-site work in varied weather conditions requires physical stamina and attention to surroundings.

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.
• High School Diploma or equivalent preferred.
• 1+ year of related industry experience required.

Responsibilities

• Plans, assigns, directs, checks, and coordinates work.
• Obtains written or oral permission from property owners to trim or remove trees or perform other work on the property.
• Promotes and maintains good customer and public relations through the effective accomplishment of assigned work.
• 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, markers, etc. to protect employees and the public.
• Responsible for quality and quantity of production and for following safe practices and rules while clearing and trimming trees and brush away from utility lines.
• Operates and services equipment, such as gasoline, hydraulic tools, power saws, power winches, buckets, chippers, and sprayers.
• Operates a Bucket near energized lines to remove branches and tree material.
• Performs tree and bucket rescue.
• Uses hand tools, such as axes, hand-lines, saws, block and tackle, pruners, etc.
• Cleans up and disposes of all debris.
• Sprays brush and stumps, making proper and selective application of herbicides.
• Trains new personnel.

Skills

Physical stamina

Safety awareness

Tree identification

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

Driver's License

Job description

Asplundh Tree Expert Co in Virginia is seeking a Bucket Operator to assist with clearing and removal of trees along power lines and right-of-ways. You will operate an aerial bucket truck to reach branches interfering with electrical lines while following safety protocols.

This full-time, non-exempt role emphasizes customer service, teamwork, and adherence to procedures. On-site work in varied weather conditions requires physical stamina and attention to surroundings.