Bucket Truck Operator - Madison, FL

Xylem Tree Experts•Madison, FL

15h•Onsite

About The Position

The Equipment Operator operates heavy equipment of various types to remove branches and tree material from electrical lines. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS Always follow and help enforce safe practices and rules Assist in preparing equipment and materials for each day’s work at Foreperson’s direction Operate equipment as directed by Foreperson Help maintain and repair equipment and tools used in operations Assist other crew members in all aspects of daily activities and take a leadership role when required Cleans up and disposes of all debris Sets up barriers, warning signs, flags, markers, etc. to protect employees and public Keeps informed on new equipment, specifications, standard practices, operating procedures, and customer and company employee relations policies and practices. Track and report mileage to Foreperson Perform duties for storm work as needed

Requirements

Prior heavy equipment operating experience in electric utility vegetation management, construction, logging, landscaping, mechanical, or military industries preferred.
High School diploma or education equivalent preferred.
Knowledgeable about the daily maintenance and safe operations of all equipment used.
Possess physical strength and good balance to climb into and around mobile equipment.
Able to enter and exit a vehicle numerous times a day.
Able to work outdoors under varying and sometimes adverse weather conditions.
Able to hear verbal instructions from a distance.
Able to obtain and maintain first-aid certification and CPR.
Able to wear necessary personal protective equipment (PPE).
Good vision and be attentive.
Must have and maintain a Driver’s License if hired for a driving position.
Must have and maintain a CDL and DOT Medical Card to operate any truck over 26,000 lbs.
Able to write, read and comprehend written and verbal job instructions/information.
Able to maintain balance over uneven terrain.
Able to communicate with others.
Endurance necessary to perform duties throughout a standard eight or ten hour day.
Able to travel out of town for storm restoration work when needed.
Must be able to pass a background check and drug screen.
Must meet I-9 requirements.

Responsibilities

Operate heavy equipment of various types to remove branches and tree material from electrical lines.
Follow and enforce safe practices and rules.
Assist in preparing equipment and materials for each day’s work.
Operate equipment as directed by Foreperson.
Help maintain and repair equipment and tools.
Assist other crew members in all aspects of daily activities.
Clean up and dispose of all debris.
Set up barriers, warning signs, flags, markers, etc. to protect employees and public.
Keep informed on new equipment, specifications, standard practices, operating procedures, and customer and company employee relations policies and practices.
Track and report mileage to Foreperson.
Perform duties for storm work as needed.