Bucket Truck Operator (CDL) – Utility Tree Clearing

Utilities Service, LLC; Herndon (VA); Sur place; USD 30 000 - 47 000; Plein temps

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Résumé du poste

Asplundh Tree Expert, LLC is seeking a Bucket Operator (CDL required) to assist with clearing and removal of trees along electrical power lines and rights-of-way. The bucket truck is used to reach branches interfering with electric lines.

This full-time, non-exempt role involves operating equipment, coordinating with customers, and training new personnel. Qualifications include being 18+, familiarity with electrical hazards, ability to identify tree species, physical stamina, and willingness to

Qualifications

• Must be 18 years of age or older.
• Must be familiar with electrical hazards.
• Possesses working knowledge and can identify tree and shrub species.
• Work demands physical energy, twisting, some lifting ability, and hand-to-eye coordination.
• Must be willing to join the local union and pay union dues.

Responsabilités

• 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. Arrange with the customer or property owner to obtain access, advise of interruption, explain work to be done, etc.
• Promotes and maintains good customer and public relations through the effective accomplishment of assigned work and the appropriate behavior of employees on the crew.
• 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.

Connaissances

Age 18+

Electrical hazards awareness

Identify tree species

Physical stamina

Union dues willingness

Formation

High School Diploma or equivalent

Description du poste

Asplundh Tree Expert, LLC is seeking a Bucket Operator (CDL required) to assist with clearing and removal of trees along electrical power lines and rights-of-way. The bucket truck is used to reach branches interfering with electric lines.

This full-time, non-exempt role involves operating equipment, coordinating with customers, and training new personnel. Qualifications include being 18+, familiarity with electrical hazards, ability to identify tree species, physical stamina, and willingness to