CDL Bucket Truck Operator

About the role

DCS is a family owned and operated business that treats employees like family, providing innovative, safe, and high‑quality infrastructure/maintenance contracting services to State DOTs, railroads, and commercial/residential customers nationwide. DeAngelo Contracting Services (DCS) is seeking an experienced CDL Bucket Truck Operator with a strong background in professional tree trimming and removal. Come be a part of the DeAngelo family, today!

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 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

• Competitive medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage.
• 401(k) with company match.
• Generous paid time off.
• Career development opportunities.
• Employee referral bonus.
• Challenging and rewarding work environment.

Pay

Compensation range: Prevailing wage rates apply.