Bucket Trimmer

Riggs Tree Service.•Arcadia, CA

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Riggs Tree Service is seeking an EXPERIENCED Utility Bucket Trimmer with a strong understanding of utility vegetation management and right-of-way clearing. This role requires hands-on experience in safely and efficiently trimming trees around utility infrastructure, operating aerial lifts, using saws, recognizing hazards, and working effectively within a ROW crew. The ideal candidate has a career built around trimming trees and clearing vegetation near power lines.

Requirements

Proven utility vegetation management experience
Strong bucket/aerial lift skills
Extensive tree and brush clearing experience
Experience trimming around energized utility lines
Strong chainsaw and pole saw skills
Knowledge of electrical hazards and minimum approach distances
Rigging experience
CDL or the ability to obtain one
First Aid/CPR certification
Experience with storm restoration
A strong safety record
A reputation for showing up, working hard, and taking care of your crew and equipment

Nice To Haves

Experience working specifically for a utility line-clearance or vegetation management contractor is highly desirable.

Responsibilities

Perform tree trimming, pruning, clearing, and removals from an aerial lift
Clear trees, limbs, and brush from utility rights-of-way
Work safely around energized electrical conductors and utility infrastructure
Operate bucket trucks, chainsaws, pole saws, and related vegetation management equipment
Identify hazardous trees, limbs, and vegetation conditions that could impact utility facilities
Follow utility specifications, work plans, and customer requirements
Assist with rigging and complex tree removals
Support storm restoration and emergency response operations when needed
Complete daily vehicle, equipment, and aerial lift inspections
Work with ground crews and leadership to keep jobs safe, efficient, and productive