Bucket Truck Operator - Vegetation & Storm Crew

Xylem Tree Experts; Lynchburg (VA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401K

Job summary

Xylem Tree Experts in Lynchburg, VA seeks a Bucket Operator to safely operate a bucket truck and remove branches from electrical lines. A valid driver's license and two years of vegetation management experience are required. You will prep equipment, operate as directed, help maintain tools, and report daily timesheets and billing in AMS.

This full-time role offers health insurance and a 401(k). The position may include storm work, safety duties, and adherence to company policies.

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 in safe operations and maintenance of vehicles and equipment.
• Must have experience operating woodchipper.
• Split dump driving experience preferred.
• This position requires employees to be able to pass a background check and drug screen as required for this job.

Responsibilities

• Follow safe practices and help enforce safety 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.

Skills

Bucket truck operation

Vegetation management

Safe vehicle operation

Driver's license

Skid steer w/ mulcher

Woodchipper operation

Split dump driving

Education

High school diploma

Job description

Xylem Tree Experts in Lynchburg, VA seeks a Bucket Operator to safely operate a bucket truck and remove branches from electrical lines. A valid driver's license and two years of vegetation management experience are required. You will prep equipment, operate as directed, help maintain tools, and report daily timesheets and billing in AMS.

This full-time role offers health insurance and a 401(k). The position may include storm work, safety duties, and adherence to company policies.