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!

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.

Requirements

• Education: High School Diploma or Equivalent required.
• Experience: 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

• Compensation range: Prevailing wage rates apply
• 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

Come be a part of the DeAngelo family, today!