Lift or Bucket Truck Operator Arboriculture

Green View Solutions LLC; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading tree service company as an Aerial Platform Specialist, where you'll master specialized arboriculture equipment. This full-time position offers competitive hourly wages, career progression toward supervisory roles, and includes comprehensive benefits like health insurance and retirement plans.

Benefits

401(k) matching

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Paid time off

Opportunity for advancement

Training & development

Qualifications

• 2+ years arboriculture experience with equipment handling background.
• Competency operating bucket trucks, hydraulic lifts, and tree care machinery.
• Current driver's license with excellent driving history.

Responsibilities

• Handle bucket trucks and execute tree trimming, pruning and extraction.
• Perform cutting and rigging from lift positions, maintaining safety protocols.
• Engage professionally with customers and manage project site cleanup.

Skills

Mechanical understanding

Communication

Team collaboration

Hand-eye coordination

Tools

Bucket trucks

Hydraulic lifts

Chainsaws

Job description

Benefits:

401(k) matching

Competitive salary

Dental insurance

Free uniforms

Health insurance

Opportunity for advancement

Paid time off

Training & development

Vision insurance

Lift Operator – Arboriculture

Tri-State Tree Service seeks a skilled Aerial Platform Specialist to handle specialized arboriculture equipment while executing ground support and elevated operations from hydraulic lifts and bucket trucks. This technical role merges equipment expertise with direct tree care services, offering excellent career progression toward supervisory roles.

Key Responsibilities

Equipment & Elevated Work

Handle bucket trucks, hydraulic lifts, chippers, and professional arboriculture machinery

Execute tree trimming, pruning, and extraction services from elevated platforms

Perform cutting, rigging, and branch management from lift positions

Complete equipment evaluations and preventive maintenance

Collaborate with ground teams for secure debris removal

Ground Support & Safety

Contribute to ground-level tree care tasks and material management

Handle chainsaws, extension saws, and manual tools

Assist climbing specialists with rigging systems and rope handling

Adhere to ANSI/OSHA safety standards and organizational protocols

Communicate safety concerns and equipment issues promptly

Client Service

Engage professionally with customers and resolve inquiries

Maintain organized, clean work areas and professional presentation

Oversee project site coordination and complete cleanup procedures

Requirements

Essential Qualifications

2+ years arboriculture experience with equipment handling background

Competency operating bucket trucks, hydraulic lifts, and tree care machinery

Background with chainsaws, cutting methods, and rigging systems

Current driver's license with excellent driving history

Confidence working from elevated platforms at significant heights

Core Skills

Strong mechanical understanding and equipment diagnostic abilities

Knowledge of tree physiology, pruning methods, and cutting techniques

Superior hand-eye coordination and spatial perception for aerial operations

Strong communication and collaborative abilities

Physical Demands

Handle 30-50+ pounds consistently and operate from aerial platforms

Comfort working at elevation from bucket trucks and lifts

Sharp vision, hearing, and coordination for safe machinery operation

Endurance for physical outdoor labor in varying weather conditions

Preferred

Crane operating experience

Mechanical repair and maintenance knowledge

Bucket truck or hydraulic lift certification

About Tri-State Tree Service

For over 30 years, Tri-State Tree Service has been a beacon of excellence in the tree service industry, proudly serving the Pensacola, FL community. As a TCIA (Tree Care Industry Association) accredited company, we're among the elite—less than 1% of tree service companies achieve this prestigious certification.

Our commitment to innovation sets us apart. Through significant investments in cutting-edge equipment and advanced techniques, we've established ourselves as industry pioneers, consistently delivering unparalleled service to our valued clients.

When you join Tri-State Tree Service, you're not just accepting a position—you're becoming part of a legacy built on excellence, innovation, and community growth.

Compensation

Competitive hourly wages based on qualifications

Monday-Friday schedule with periodic weekend emergency response

401(k) with matching, health/dental/vision coverage, life insurance, PTO

Career development opportunities

Position Type: Full-time with supervisory advancement opportunities

Ready to master specialized equipment while building your arboriculture career? Submit your application today!