Bucket Operator - Farmville, VA

Bucket Operator - Farmville, VA

The Bucket Operator operates heavy equipment of various types to remove branches and tree material from electrical lines.

Essential functions include following and helping enforce safe practices and rules, assisting in preparing equipment and materials for each day's work, operating equipment as directed by the Foreperson, helping maintain and repair equipment and tools, assisting other crew members in all aspects of daily activities, cleaning up and disposing of all debris, setting up barriers, warning signs, flags, markers, etc. to protect employees and public, keeping informed on new equipment, specifications, standard practices, operating procedures, and customer and company employee relations policies and practices, tracking and reporting mileage to the Foreperson, and performing duties for storm work as needed.

Supervisory responsibilities include no direct reports.

Experience requirements include prior heavy equipment operating experience in electric utility vegetation management, construction, logging, landscaping, mechanical, or military industries preferred.

Education requirements include a high school diploma or education equivalent preferred.

Knowledge, skills, and abilities include being knowledgeable about the daily maintenance and safe operations of all equipment used, possessing physical strength and good balance to climb into and around mobile equipment, being able to enter and exit a vehicle numerous times a day, being able to work outdoors under varying and sometimes adverse weather conditions, being able to hear verbal instructions from a distance, being able to obtain and maintain first-aid certification and CPR, being able to wear necessary personal protective equipment (PPE), having good vision and being attentive, having and maintaining a driver's license if hired for a driving position, having and maintaining a CDL and DOT Medical Card to operate any truck over 26,000 lbs., being able to write, read and comprehend written and verbal job instructions/information, being able to maintain balance over uneven terrain, being able to communicate with others, having endurance necessary to perform duties throughout a standard eight or ten hour day, and being able to travel out of town for storm restoration work when needed.

Work authorization requirements include meeting I-9 requirements.

Affirmative action/EEO statement: Xylem Tree Experts and Kendall Vegetation Services provide equal employment opportunity to all individuals regardless of their race, color, creed, religion, gender, age, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by state, federal, or local law.

Reasonable accommodation statement: XKIG is an equal opportunity employer and complies with all federal, state, and local nondiscrimination laws, including the ADA. If you need a reasonable accommodation during the application or hiring process, please contact our Talent Acquisition team at View phone number on click.appcast.io.

Benefits offered include health insurance benefits for medical, vision, and dental, as well as the option for enrollment in a 401K.

Paid time off (PTO) eligibility and accrual timelines vary by position with some roles gaining PTO immediately and others becoming eligible after a set period of employment. Details are provided during the hiring process and may vary for Union hires.

AI usage disclaimer: As part of our commitment to efficiency and innovation, we may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools during the recruiting and onboarding processes. These tools assist with tasks such as resume screening, interview scheduling, and communication. All decisions regarding hiring and employment are ultimately made by our human team. If you have questions or concerns about this process, please contact our HR department.