CDL Bucket Truck Operator: Tree Care & ROW

DeAngelo Contracting Services; Wareham (MA); On-site; USD 34,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive medical, dental, vision, &

401(k) with company match

Generous paid time off

Career development opportunities

Employee referral bonus

Job summary

DeAngelo Contracting Services in Wareham, MA is seeking an experienced CDL Bucket Truck Operator with a strong background in professional tree trimming and removal. The successful candidate will operate bucket trucks and other CDL-required equipment while performing tree trimming, removals, and right-of-way vegetation maintenance along state highways.

Candidates should have hands-on experience with tree work, equipment operation, and working safely around traffic and utilities.

Qualifications

• Valid CDL appropriate for the equipment operated.
• 5 years clean MVR (motor vehicle record).
• OSHA 10 and up-to-date medical card required.
• Previous professional experience operating bucket trucks.
• Experience performing tree trimming, tree removal, or arboricultural work preferred.
• Ability to safely operate chainsaws and other tree-care equipment.
• Ability to work outdoors and perform physically demanding work in varying weather conditions.
• Ability to work safely around traffic, roadside hazards, and overhead utilities.
• Must be able to follow safety procedures and work effectively as part of a crew.

Responsibilities

• Perform tree trimming, pruning, and removals along state highways and rights-of-way.
• Operate bucket trucks to safely access and trim/remove trees and branches.
• Assist with tree takedowns, including cutting, lowering, and processing limbs and sections of trees.
• Operate chainsaws and other hand and power tools used in professional tree work.
• Load, haul, and remove brush, logs, limbs, and other tree debris from work areas.
• Safely work around traffic, overhead utilities, and other roadside hazards.
• Perform traffic control measures and establish appropriate work-zone safety areas.
• Safely operate dump trucks, bucket trucks, and other CDL-required vehicles and equipment within license class.
• Perform daily pre-trip and post-trip inspections of assigned vehicles and equipment.

Skills

Bucket truck operation

Tree trimming

Chainsaw operation

Safety compliance

Traffic control

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Tools

Bucket trucks

Chainsaws

Job description

DeAngelo Contracting Services in Wareham, MA is seeking an experienced CDL Bucket Truck Operator with a strong background in professional tree trimming and removal. The successful candidate will operate bucket trucks and other CDL-required equipment while performing tree trimming, removals, and right-of-way vegetation maintenance along state highways.

Candidates should have hands-on experience with tree work, equipment operation, and working safely around traffic and utilities.