Asplundh Tree Experts - Sylva, NC
posted about 2 months ago
Full-time - Entry Level
Sylva, NC
10,001+ employees
Administrative and Support Services
About the position
The Bucket Operator is responsible for assisting in the clearing and removal of trees along electrical power lines and right-of-ways. This role involves operating an aerial lift device (bucket truck) to reach branches that interfere with electric lines, ensuring safety and efficiency in line clearance services.
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 property.
- Promotes and maintains good customer and public relations through effective work accomplishment.
- 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 while clearing and trimming trees.
- 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.
Requirements
- Must be 18 years of age or older.
- Must be familiar with 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.
- High School Diploma or equivalent preferred.
- 1+ year of related industry experience required.
Nice-to-haves
- Driver's License preferred, but not required.
Benefits
- Company Sponsored Retirement Plan
- Health Insurance (Medical/Dental/Vision)
- Employee Assistance Program
- Life, long-term/short-term disability insurance
