CDL Bucket Operator: Tree & Utility Line Work

Asplundh Tree Expert, LLC; City of Olean (NY); In loco; USD 38.000 - 43.000; Tempo pieno

Descrizione del lavoro

Asplundh Tree Expert, LLC is seeking a Bucket Operator (CDL Required) for full-time work. The role involves operating and servicing bucket and related equipment to prune and remove trees near utility lines, with emphasis on safety and adherence to procedures.

Strong attention to detail and teamwork are essential as you coordinate with crews and customers. Qualified candidates must hold a valid CDL and be prepared to work in varying weather conditions.

Competenze

• Must be 18 years of age or older.
• Familiar with 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.

Mansioni

• 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.

Conoscenze

Safety awareness

Electrical hazard awareness

Tree/shrub identification

Manual dexterity

Union membership willing

Formazione

High School Diploma or equivalent preferred

Entry-level position, no experience required

Previous experience is a plus

Descrizione del lavoro

Asplundh Tree Expert, LLC is seeking a Bucket Operator (CDL Required) for full-time work. The role involves operating and servicing bucket and related equipment to prune and remove trees near utility lines, with emphasis on safety and adherence to procedures.

Strong attention to detail and teamwork are essential as you coordinate with crews and customers. Qualified candidates must hold a valid CDL and be prepared to work in varying weather conditions.