Experienced Utility Bucket Trimmer - Top Pay & Earned Wages

New Age Tree; Mississippi; On-site; USD 55,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

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Job summary

Riggs Tree Service is seeking an experienced Utility Bucket Trimmer with deep knowledge of utility vegetation management and ROW clearance. The candidate will operate aerial lifts, use chainsaws and pole saws, and work safely around energized facilities as part of a ROW crew.

This role emphasizes hands‑on experience with trimming around power lines, rigging, and coordination with crews to meet customer specs and safety standards. Wage is negotiable based on experience.

Qualifications

• Real‑world experience with utility vegetation management (UVM).
• Right‑of‑way tree and brush clearing experience.
• Tree trimming, pruning, and removals around energized facilities.
• Experience operating aerial lifts and rigging as part of ROW work.
• Ability to work safely around energized electrical facilities and follow utility specs.

Responsibilities

• Perform trimming, pruning, clearing, and removals from an aerial lift.
• Clear trees, limbs, and brush from utility rights‑of‑way.
• Operate bucket trucks and vegetation equipment.
• Identify hazards and follow safety procedures for utility ROWs.
• Assist with rigging and complex tree removals.
• Support storm restoration and emergency response as needed.
• Complete daily inspections of vehicle and equipment.
• Coordinate with ground crews to maintain safe, efficient job sites.

Skills

UVM experience

ROW clearance

Tree trimming

Operate bucket trucks

Chainsaws

Pole saws

Rigging

Safety focus

Storm restoration

CDL (or ability to obtain)

Tools

Bucket trucks

Chainsaws

Pole saws

Job description

Riggs Tree Service is seeking an experienced Utility Bucket Trimmer with deep knowledge of utility vegetation management and ROW clearance. The candidate will operate aerial lifts, use chainsaws and pole saws, and work safely around energized facilities as part of a ROW crew.

This role emphasizes hands‑on experience with trimming around power lines, rigging, and coordination with crews to meet customer specs and safety standards. Wage is negotiable based on experience.