CDL Bucket Operator: Tree Care & Utility Work

Asplundh Tree Expert, LLC; Waynesboro (VA); On-site; USD 27,552,000 - 41,328,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

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Job summary

Asplundh Tree Expert, LLC is seeking a Bucket Operator (CDL Required) in a full-time, non-exempt role in Virginia. The position involves handling bucket operations to trim and remove trees near utility lines, with emphasis on safety and customer relations.

Qualifications include being 18+, familiarity with electrical hazards, ability to identify tree species, physical stamina, and willingness to join the local union.

Qualifications

• Must be 18 years of age or older.
• Must be familiar with the electrical hazards.
• Possesses working knowledge and can identify tree and shrub species.
• Work demands physical energy, twisting, some lifting ability, and hand-to-eye coordination.
• Must be willing to join the local union and pay union dues.

Responsibilities

• Plans, assigns, directs, checks, and coordinates work.
• Obtains written or oral permission from property owners to trim or remove trees or perform other work on the property.
• Promotes and maintains good customer and public relations through the effective accomplishment of assigned work and the appropriate behavior of employees on the crew.
• Cooperates with customers, police, and fire departments when blocking streets or driveways.
• Safeguards employees and the public from hazards in and around the work area.
• Sets up barriers, warning signs, flags, markers, etc. to protect employees and the public.
• Responsible for quality and quantity of production and for following safe practices and rules while clearing and trimming trees and brush away from utility lines.
• Operates and services equipment, such as gasoline, hydraulic tools, power saws, power winches, buckets, chippers, and sprayers.
• Operates a Bucket near energized lines to remove branches and tree material.
• Performs tree and bucket rescue.
• Uses hand tools, such as axes, hand-lines, saws, block and tackle, pruners, etc.
• Cleans up and disposes of all debris.
• Sprays brush and stumps, making proper and selective application of herbicides.
• Trains new personnel.

Skills

Physical stamina

Safety awareness

Reading & instructions

Teamwork

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent preferred.

Entry-level position, no experience required.

Previous experience is a plus.

Tools

CDL License

Job description

Asplundh Tree Expert, LLC is seeking a Bucket Operator (CDL Required) in a full-time, non-exempt role in Virginia. The position involves handling bucket operations to trim and remove trees near utility lines, with emphasis on safety and customer relations.

Qualifications include being 18+, familiarity with electrical hazards, ability to identify tree species, physical stamina, and willingness to join the local union.