CDL Bucket Truck Operator
About the role
DCS is a family owned and operated business with treating all employees like family at the core of our values. Our employees provide innovative, safe, and high-quality infrastructure/maintenance contracting services to State DOTs, railroads, and other commercial/residential customers across the entire United States. Employees receive generous compensation packages, employee engagement events & career development programs, just to name a few of the perks of being part of the DCS family! To provide quality service, we need top-of-the-line employees. That is why we offer great compensation, awesome benefits, and a work environment worth bragging about! We strongly encourage women and individuals from diverse backgrounds to apply! DeAngelo Contracting Services (DCS) is seeking an experienced CDL Bucket Truck Operator with a strong background in professional tree trimming and removal. The successful candidate will operate bucket trucks and other CDL-required equipment while performing tree trimming, removals, and right-of-way vegetation maintenance along state highways. Candidates should have hands-on experience with tree work, equipment operation, and working safely around traffic and utilities.
Responsibilities
- Perform tree trimming, pruning, and removals along state highways and rights-of-way.
- Operate bucket trucks to safely access and trim/remove trees and branches.
- Assist with tree takedowns, including cutting, lowering, and processing limbs and sections of trees.
- Operate chainsaws and other hand and power tools used in professional tree work.
- Load, haul, and remove brush, logs, limbs, and other tree debris from work areas.
- Safely work around traffic, overhead utilities, and other roadside hazards.
- Perform traffic control measures and establish appropriate work-zone safety areas.
- Safely operate dump trucks, bucket trucks, and other CDL-required vehicles and equipment within the employee’s license classification.
- Perform daily pre-trip and post-trip inspections of assigned vehicles and equipment.
- Properly secure tools, equipment, logs, brush, and materials for transportation.
- Maintain and care for assigned trucks, equipment, and tools.
- Follow all company, DOT, OSHA, and job-site safety requirements.
- May operate standard-shift/manual transmission vehicles.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
- High School Diploma or Equivalent is required.
- Valid CDL appropriate for the equipment being operated.
- 5 years clean MVR (motor vehicle record).
- OSHA 10 and up-to-date medical card required.
- Previous professional experience operating bucket trucks.
- Experience performing tree trimming, tree removal, and/or arboricultural work strongly preferred.
- Ability to safely operate chainsaws and other tree-care equipment.
- Ability to work outdoors and perform physically demanding work in varying weather conditions.
- Ability to work safely around traffic, roadside hazards, and overhead utilities.
- Must be able to follow safety procedures and work effectively as part of a crew.
Benefits
- Challenging and rewarding work environment
- Competitive medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage
- 401(k) with company match
- Generous paid time off
- Career development opportunities
- Employee referral bonus
Pay
Compensation range: Prevailing wage rates apply