Bucket Operator Union CDL Required

About the role

A Bucket Operator assists with the clearing & removal of trees along electrical power lines and right-of-ways. The role involves operating an aerial lift device (bucket truck) to reach branches interfering with electric lines.

Responsibilities

• Plans, assigns, directs, checks, and coordinates work.
• Obtains written or oral permission from property owners to trim or remove trees or perform other work on the property.
• Arranges with the customer or property owner to obtain access, advise of interruption, explain work to be done, etc.
• Promotes and maintains good customer and public relations through the effective accomplishment of assigned work and the appropriate behavior of employees on the crew.
• Cooperates with customers, police, and fire departments when blocking streets or driveways.
• Safeguards employees and the public from hazards in and around the work area.
• Sets up barriers, warning signs, flags, markers, etc. to protect employees and the public.
• Responsible for quality and quantity of production and for following safe practices and rules while clearing and trimming trees and brush away from utility lines.
• Operates and services equipment, such as gasoline, hydraulic tools, power saws, power winches, buckets, chippers, and sprayers.
• Operates a Bucket near energized lines to remove branches and tree material.
• Performs tree and bucket rescue.
• Uses hand tools, such as axes, hand-lines, saws, block and tackle, pruners, etc.
• Cleans up and disposes of all debris.
• Sprays brush and stumps, making proper and selective application of herbicides.
• Trains new personnel.

Qualifications

• Must be 18 years of age or older.
• Must be familiar with the electrical hazards.
• Possesses working knowledge and can identify tree and shrub species.
• Work demands physical energy, twisting, some lifting ability, and hand-to-eye coordination.
• Must be willing to join the local union and pay union dues.

Skills

• Knowledge of electrical hazards.
• Ability to identify tree and shrub species.
• Physical stamina and coordination.
• Manual dexterity and hand-to-eye coordination.
• Ability to operate heavy machinery and equipment safely.

Benefits

Available benefit options vary based on tenure, position, and work location. Medical, dental, and vision benefits are available to all eligible employees on the first day of employment.

Pay

Competitive, hourly

Schedule

Full-Time +, Non-Exempt

Benefits

Available benefit options vary based on tenure, position, and work location. Medical, dental, and vision benefits are available to all eligible employees on the first day of employment.

Physical Requirements

• RARE (less than 10%): Sitting, Kneeling, Crawling, Color Vision, Climbing Stairs
• OCASIONAL (up to 33%): Stooping, Squatting, Climbing On/Off Truck, Climbing Ladders, Pushing, Reading, Lifting up to 50 lbs.
• FREQUENT (up to 66%): Carrying, Pulling, Balancing, Body-Twisting, Hearing/Speech Range, Lifting, Lifting up to 10 lbs., Manual Dexterity, Speaking Clearly, Walking
• CONTINUOUS (up to 100%): Standing, Sense of Touch, Gripping, Seeing, Reaching, Range-of-Motion, Depth Perception, Lifting over 10 lbs. to 50 lbs., Climbing

Workplace Hazards

• Working near energized parts or equipment.
• Working around excessive noise from machines, jackhammers, gas drills, and other equipment with proper hearing protection.
• Exposed to hazards of working near power equipment, traffic, high voltage wires, and falling limbs.

Equal Opportunity Employer

We are an equal opportunity employer. We do not sponsor employees for work authorization in the U.S. for this position.

Contact Information

To learn more about the benefits available for this role, please contact the recruiter or hiring manager. Individuals with a disability who desire a reasonable accommodation can contact the ADA Coordinator by calling 1-833-222-3066. We partner with the Department of Homeland Security/U.S. Customs and Immigration Service to e-Verify all newly hired employees.