Bucket Truck Operator - Storm Work & Safe Vegetation Tech

ISA Certified Arborist; Muskogee (OK); On-site; USD 30,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401K

Paid Time Off

Job summary

XKIG is seeking a Bucket Operator in Oklahoma to safely operate a bucket truck and remove branches from electrical lines. A valid driver’s license is required and some travel for storm work is anticipated.

You will have two years of Vegetation Management experience, bucket truck operation expertise, and be responsible for daily equipment maintenance and safe operations. The role emphasizes safety, teamwork, and reliable service to customers.

Qualifications

• Two years’ experience in Vegetation Management.
• Bucket truck operation experience required.
• Knowledge of daily maintenance and safe operations of all equipment used.
• Able to hear verbal instructions from a distance.
• Must have a driver's license with a clean driving record.
• Must have skid steer w/ mulcher operation experience.
• Experience in safe operations and maintenance of vehicles and equipment.
• Must have experience operating woodchipper.
• Split dump driving experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Always follow and help 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 in all aspects of daily activities 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

Vegetation management experience

Bucket truck operation

Equipment maintenance

Ability to follow verbal instructions

Driver's license with clean record

Skid steer w/ mulcher operation

Woodchipper operation

Split dump driving experience

Safety awareness

Education

High School diploma or equiv.

Tools

Bucket truck equipment

Job description

XKIG is seeking a Bucket Operator in Oklahoma to safely operate a bucket truck and remove branches from electrical lines. A valid driver’s license is required and some travel for storm work is anticipated.

You will have two years of Vegetation Management experience, bucket truck operation expertise, and be responsible for daily equipment maintenance and safe operations. The role emphasizes safety, teamwork, and reliable service to customers.