Bucket Truck Operator (CDL) - Storm & Vegetation Crew

ISA Certified Arborist; Virginia; On-site; USD 29,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401K

PTO

Overtime opportunities

Job summary

ISA Certified Arborist is seeking a Bucket Operator to safely operate a bucket truck and remove branches from electrical lines. A valid driver’s license is required and travel is necessary for storm work.

The role includes daily equipment prep, maintenance, and leadership on crew as needed, with emphasis on safety, reporting, and customer relations. Full-time with health insurance and 401K options.

Qualifications

• Two years’ experience in Vegetation Management.
• Bucket truck operation experience required.
• Knowledge of daily maintenance and safe operations of all equipment used.
• Must have a valid driver's license with a clean driving record.
• Experience with woodchipper operation.
• Split dump driving experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Follow and enforce safe practices and rules.
• Assist in preparing equipment and materials for each day’s work at Foreperson’s direction.
• Operate equipment as directed by Foreperson.
• Help maintain and repair equipment and tools used in operations.
• Assist other crew members and take a leadership role when required.
• Cleans up and disposes of all debris.
• Sets up barriers, warning signs, flags, markers, etc. to protect employees and public.
• Keeps informed on new equipment, specifications, standard practices, operating procedures, and customer and company employee relations policies and practices
• Track and report mileage to Foreperson
• Perform duties for storm work as needed
• Performs daily reporting using AMS system to submit timesheets and billing information.
• Maintain above standard customer relations.

Skills

CDL experience

Vegetation management

Safety awareness

Leadership

Tools

Bucket truck operation

Woodchipper operation

Skid steer w/ mulcher

AMS system (timesheets/billing)

Vehicle maintenance

Job description

ISA Certified Arborist is seeking a Bucket Operator to safely operate a bucket truck and remove branches from electrical lines. A valid driver’s license is required and travel is necessary for storm work.

The role includes daily equipment prep, maintenance, and leadership on crew as needed, with emphasis on safety, reporting, and customer relations. Full-time with health insurance and 401K options.