Bucket Truck Operator

Job Description

A Bucket Operator’s primary responsibility is to assist with the clearing & removal of trees along electrical power lines and right-of-ways. The Bucket Operator operates an aerial lift device (bucket truck) to reach branches interfering with electric lines, operates chain saws, pruners, brush chipper, and may be called upon to climb trees using climbing equipment. A Bucket Operator should have at least 6 months’ verifiable experience trimming out of a bucket and/or running a bucket in a utility line clearance or residential tree clearance setting.

A CDL License / Valid Driver License is preferred. A pesticide license would be beneficial, but it’s not mandatory.

4-10 hour days, either Monday through Thursday or Tuesday through Friday with mandatory overtime periods. Employees are also required to work emergency storm duty as needed.

Varies depending on skills and experience.

Travel required throughout various states including PA, MD, OH, VA, & WV. Candidates must be flexible to travel when called upon as work locations can change on short notice based on contract demands.

In compliance with Federal and State equal employment opportunity laws, qualified applicants are considered for all positions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, veteran status, non-job related disability, or any other protected group status.