Senior Utility Bucket Trimmer – ROW & UVM Expert

Riggs Tree Service, LLC.; Grove (OK); On-site; USD 30,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

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Job summary

Riggs Tree Service, LLC. is seeking an experienced Utility Bucket Trimmer with hands-on utility vegetation management and ROW clearance expertise. The role requires operating an aerial lift, running saws, recognizing hazards, and working as part of a ROW crew.

The ideal candidate has experience in pruning, removals, rigging, and knows utility specifications and work plans. CDL and First Aid/CPR certification are a plus, with strong safety performance and team leadership valued.

Qualifications

• Real-world experience in utility vegetation management (UVM).
• Experience with ROW tree and brush clearing.
• Proficient tree trimming, pruning and removals.
• Ability to work safely around energized electrical facilities.
• Experience with chainsaws, pole saws, and related equipment.
• Ability to identify hazardous trees, limbs, and vegetation.
• Knowledge of pruning and cutting techniques.
• Rigging and complex tree removals.
• Familiarity with utility/customer specifications and work plans.
• Proven safe, productive crew operations.

Responsibilities

• Perform trimming, pruning, clearing, and removals from an aerial lift.
• Clear trees, limbs, and brush from ROWs.
• Work safely around energized conductors and infrastructure.
• Operate bucket trucks, chainsaws, pole saws, and related equipment.
• Identify hazardous conditions that could affect facilities.
• Follow utility specs and customer requirements.
• Assist with rigging and complex removals.
• Support storm restoration and emergency response as needed.
• Complete daily vehicle, equipment, and lift inspections.
• Collaborate with ground crews to keep jobs safe and productive.

Skills

UVM experience

ROW clearing

Tree trimming

Working around energized facilities

Chainsaws & pole saws

Hazard identification

Rigging

Safety-consciousness

Utility specs & work plans

Crew collaboration

Education

CDL

First Aid/CPR certification

Tools

Bucket trucks

Hand & power saws

Job description

Riggs Tree Service, LLC. is seeking an experienced Utility Bucket Trimmer with hands-on utility vegetation management and ROW clearance expertise. The role requires operating an aerial lift, running saws, recognizing hazards, and working as part of a ROW crew.

The ideal candidate has experience in pruning, removals, rigging, and knows utility specifications and work plans. CDL and First Aid/CPR certification are a plus, with strong safety performance and team leadership valued.