Bucket Operator - ATE

$32,000 - $42,000/Yr

Asplundh Tree Experts - Sylva, NC

Full-time - Entry Level

Sylva, NC

10,001+ employees

Administrative and Support Services

About the position

The Bucket Operator at Asplundh Tree Expert, LLC 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 to reach branches that interfere with electric lines, ensuring safety and efficiency in line clearance services for the utility industry.

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 and brush.
• 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.
• Familiarity with electrical hazards.
• Possesses working knowledge and can identify tree and shrub species.
• Physical energy, twisting, some lifting ability, and hand-to-eye coordination are required.
• 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