Bucket Truck Operator: Vegetation Management & Storm Response

ISA Certified Arborist; Hickory (NC); Hybrid; USD 28,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401K

Job summary

Xylem Tree Experts and Kendall Vegetation Services is seeking a Bucket Operator in North Carolina to remove branches from electrical lines and operate a bucket truck safely. A valid driver’s license is required, with two years in vegetation management and experience operating bucket trucks.

The role includes equipment setup, daily maintenance, and leadership when needed, with attention to safety and customer relations. Health insurance and a 401K are offered.

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

• Follow safe practices to protect crew and public.
• Prepare equipment and materials as directed.
• Operate equipment as directed by Foreperson.
• Maintain and repair equipment and tools.
• Support crew members and lead when required.
• Clean up and dispose of debris.
• Set up barriers and warning signs for safety.
• Keep informed on equipment and procedures.
• Track and report mileage to Foreperson.
• Perform storm work and timesheets in AMS system.
• Maintain above standard customer relations.

Skills

Vegetation management

Bucket truck operation

Skid steer mulcher operation

Woodchipper operation

Clean driving record

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Tools

Bucket truck

Woodchipper

Skid steer with mulcher

Job description

Xylem Tree Experts and Kendall Vegetation Services is seeking a Bucket Operator in North Carolina to remove branches from electrical lines and operate a bucket truck safely. A valid driver’s license is required, with two years in vegetation management and experience operating bucket trucks.

The role includes equipment setup, daily maintenance, and leadership when needed, with attention to safety and customer relations. Health insurance and a 401K are offered.