Bucket Truck Operator – Vegetation & Line Work

ISA Certified Arborist; Orangeburg (SC); On-site; USD 27,552 - 34,440; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401K

Paid Time Off

Job summary

Kendall Vegetation Services is hiring Bucket Operators in Newark, OH and surrounding areas. The Bucket Operator effectively and safely operates a bucket truck to remove branches and tree material from electrical lines. Valid driver's license is required.

Essential functions emphasize safety, equipment prep, operation, and daily reporting. Travel for storm work and leadership duties may be required; background checks and drug screening are standard hiring steps.

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

• Operate bucket truck to remove branches and tree material from electrical lines.
• 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.
• Clean up and dispose of all debris.
• Set up barriers, warning signs, flags, markers, etc. to protect employees and public.
• 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

Driver's license

Able to hear verbal instructions

Safe operation of equipment

Background check & drug screen

Job description

Kendall Vegetation Services is hiring Bucket Operators in Newark, OH and surrounding areas. The Bucket Operator effectively and safely operates a bucket truck to remove branches and tree material from electrical lines. Valid driver's license is required.

Essential functions emphasize safety, equipment prep, operation, and daily reporting. Travel for storm work and leadership duties may be required; background checks and drug screening are standard hiring steps.