Bucket Truck Operator / Tree Trimmer

Job Description

Job Description

The Bucket Truck Operator is responsible for operating aerial lift equipment (bucket trucks) to safely access, prune, trim, and dismantle trees near residential properties, commercial spaces, and utility infrastructure. This role involves direct tree maintenance from elevated work platforms, ground support coordination, and adhering to strict industry safety standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Aerial Operation & Tree Care: Operate aerial lift units (40'–75'+ reach) to prune, crown thin, elevate, shape, or remove trees in accordance with ANSI A300 pruning standards.
• Rigging & Dismantling: Execute technical lowering and rigging of large limbs, trunks, and debris using ropes, blocks, and friction devices without causing property damage.
• Equipment Inspection & Daily Care: Perform required pre-trip and post-trip commercial vehicle inspections (CDL DVIR), grease boom components, inspect hydraulic lines, and maintain daily operation logs.
• Ground Support & Site Safety: Establish clear work zones using cones, signage, and flaggers; supervise drop zones and maintain constant communication with ground crew via radios or standardized hand signals.
• Chainsaw & Tool Maintenance: Safely operate, sharpen, clean, and perform routine field maintenance on top-handle chainsaws, rear-handle saws, pole saws, hand pruners, and brush chippers.
• Emergency Storm Response: Participate in on-call storm response operations to clear fallen or hazardous limbs from structures, roadways, and service lines.

Qualifications & Requirements

• Experience: Minimum 2 years of professional experience operating aerial lift equipment in the tree care, forestry, or utility line-clearance industry.
• Driver’s License: Valid Driver’s License with a good driving record.
• Physical Demands:
• • Ability to withstand working at elevations up to 75+ feet in varying weather conditions (heat, cold, wind, rain).
  • Capacity to routinely lift, carry, and maneuver equipment weighing up to 50–75 lbs.
  • Strong hand-eye coordination, balance, and spatial awareness.

We are family-owned and run since 1993. We have relatively new and well-maintained equipment. We operate with only one crew. Our shop is located in the St. Martin area close to Exit 50 on I-10. We always have work and we start at 7:15am M thru F. Our day ends almost always by 2:00pm.

Company Description

We are family-owned and run since 1993. We have relatively new and well-maintained equipment. We operate with only one crew. Our shop is located in the St. Martin area close to Exit 50 on I-10. We always have work and we start at 7:15am M thru F. Our day ends almost always by 2:00pm.