Bucket Truck Operator — Tree & Line Clearance Pro

Xylem Tree Experts; Hickory (NC); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401K enrollment

Paid Time Off

Job summary

Xylem Tree Experts is seeking a Bucket Operator in Hickory, NC to safely operate a bucket truck and remove branches from electrical lines. A valid driver’s license is required, and you’ll support Foreperson with daily prep, operation, and maintenance of equipment.

You will assist crew members, take a leadership role when needed, and handle debris cleanup, barrier setup, and safety communication. Background checks and drug screens may be required.

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 driver's license with a clean driving record.
• Must have skid steer w/ mulcher operation experience.
• 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.
• Accident Reporting.

Skills

Safe practices enforcement

Leadership

Team collaboration

Attention to detail

Education

High School diploma or education equivalent

Tools

Bucket truck operation

Skid steer w/ mulcher operation

Woodchipper operation

Split-dump driving

Job description

Xylem Tree Experts is seeking a Bucket Operator in Hickory, NC to safely operate a bucket truck and remove branches from electrical lines. A valid driver’s license is required, and you’ll support Foreperson with daily prep, operation, and maintenance of equipment.

You will assist crew members, take a leadership role when needed, and handle debris cleanup, barrier setup, and safety communication. Background checks and drug screens may be required.