CDL Bucket Truck Operator - Vegetation & Lines

Xylem Tree Experts; Virginia; On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401K

Paid Time Off

Job summary

XKIG is seeking a Bucket Operator with CDL to safely operate a bucket truck for removing branches and tree material from electrical lines in Virginia. A valid driver’s license and clean driving record are required.

The role involves equipment prep, maintenance, and leading tasks on-site under Foreperson’s direction, with safety as a priority and opportunities to participate in storm-work duties.

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 operating woodchipper.
• Split dump driving experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Always follow and help enforce safe practices and 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.
• Maintain above standard customer relations.
• Accident Reporting.

Skills

Vegetation management

Bucket truck operation

Safe equipment operation

Hear verbal instructions

CDL holder

Skid steer w/ mulcher

Woodchipper operation

Split dump driving

Tools

Woodchipper operation

Skid steer w/ mulcher

Job description

XKIG is seeking a Bucket Operator with CDL to safely operate a bucket truck for removing branches and tree material from electrical lines in Virginia. A valid driver’s license and clean driving record are required.

The role involves equipment prep, maintenance, and leading tasks on-site under Foreperson’s direction, with safety as a priority and opportunities to participate in storm-work duties.