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Bucket Operator - Union CDL Required - NTS

Utilities Service, LLC

Lowville, NYFull-time$30.67–34.67/hrPosted 7mo agoSeen in employer's feed 5 days ago

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At a glance

Compensation
$30.67–34.67/hr
Location
Lowville, NY
Schedule
Full-time
Work Authorization
Not specified

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Requirements

Credentials this posting asks for.

Valid Commercial Driver's License (CDL)

Job overview

Utilities Service, LLC is hiring a Bucket Operator - Union CDL Required - NTS. The Bucket Operator role with Union CDL requirement works on a traveling crew performing tree trimming, brush clearing, and utility line maintenance. The position involves planning work, obtaining property access permissions, safeguarding employees and the public, operating various equipment, and training new personnel while adhering to safety and quality standards.

Key focus areas include Plan, assign, direct, check, and coordinate work, Obtain permission from property owners and arrange access, and Promote and maintain good customer and public relations.

Successful candidates bring Must Be 18+, Valid Commercial Driver's License (CDL), and Pre-Employment Drug Screen Pass. Important skills include Planning, Directing Work, Coordinating Work, Customer Relations, Public Relations, and Safeguarding Employees. Preferred (not required): Plans Work, Assigns Work, Directs Work, and Checks Work.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

PlanningDirecting WorkCoordinating WorkCustomer RelationsPublic RelationsSafeguarding EmployeesSafeguarding PublicOperating Gasoline ToolsOperating Hydraulic ToolsOperating Power SawsOperating Power WinchesOperating BucketsOperating ChippersOperating SprayersBucket Operation Near Energized LinesTree and Bucket RescueUsing Hand ToolsDebris Cleanup and DisposalSpraying Brush and StumpsApplication of HerbicidesTraining PersonnelElectrical Hazard FamiliarityTree and Shrub Species IdentificationPhysical EnergyTwistingLifting AbilityHand-to-Eye CoordinationAttention and ConcentrationCommunicationReadingWritingComprehending InstructionsHandling Conflict ProfessionallyTree Species IdentificationShrub Species IdentificationSufficient EyesightEnduranceComprehend InstructionsHandle Conflict ProfessionallyPlans WorkAssigns WorkDirects WorkChecks WorkCoordinates WorkSafeguards EmployeesSafeguards PublicOperates EquipmentServices EquipmentGasoline ToolsHydraulic ToolsPower SawsPower WinchesChippersSprayersBucket OperationTree RescueBucket RescueHand ToolsAxesHand-LinesBlock and TacklePrunersDebris CleanupBrush SprayingStump SprayingHerbicide ApplicationPersonnel TrainingBucketsSawsPhysical Stamina

Qualifications

Must Be 18+Valid Commercial Driver's License (CDL)High School Diploma or EquivalentNo Experience RequiredPre‑Employment Drug Screen, Background, MVR CheckWillingness to Join Local Union and Pay DuesPhysical Ability to Twist, Lift, Hand‑Eye CoordinationAbility to Work in All Temperatures and Weather ConditionsAbility to Wear Personal Protective EquipmentAdequate Vision and Depth Perception

Benefits

Medical Insurance
Paid Time Off
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance

Full job description

Description

Job Title: Bucket Operator (CDL Required) - Traveling Crew

Job Type :Full-Time +, Non-Exempt

Pay : Competitive, $30.67-$34.67 Per Hour; Based Upon Experience

Benefits:

  • Benefits Available and Vary per position and location

Essential Functions & 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 the property. Arranges with customer or property owner to obtain access, advises of interruption, explains work to be done, etc.

  • Promotes and maintains good customer and public relations through the effective accomplishment of assigned work and the appropriate behavior of employees on the crew.

  • 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 and rules while clearing and trimming trees and brush away from utility lines.

  • 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.

Minimum Qualifications:

  • Must be 18 years of age or older.

  • Must be familiar with the electrical hazard.

  • Possesses working knowledge and can identify tree and shrub species.

  • Work demands physical energy, twisting, some lifting ability, and hand-to-eye coordination.

  • Must be willing to join local union and pay union dues.

Education & Experience

  • High School Diploma or equivalent preferred.

  • Entry-level position, no experience required.

  • Previous experience is a plus.

Pre-Screen

  • Upon offer, employees may be required to subject and pass a pre-employment drug screen, background, and/or MVR check.

License & Certifications:

  • Valid commercial Driver's license (CDL) required.

Physical Requirements:

  • RARE (less than 10%): Sitting, Kneeling, Crawling, Color Vision, Climbing Stairs

  • OCCASIONAL (up to 33%): Stooping, Squatting, Climbing On/Off Truck, Climbing Ladders, Pushing, Reading, Lifting up to 50 lbs.

  • FREQUENT (up to 66%): Carrying, Pulling, Balancing, body-twisting, Hearing/Speech Range, Lifting, Lifting up to 10 lbs., Manual Dexterity, Speaking Clearly, Walking

  • CONTINUOUS (up to 100%): Standing, Sense of Touch, Gripping, Seeing, Reaching, range-of-motion, Depth Perception, Lifting over 10 lbs. to 50 lbs., Climbing

Safety

Due to the inherently dangerous nature of the industry and requirements to work with or around hazardous equipment, employees must have sufficient eyesight to judge distance/coordination of equipment and tools, be able to maintain attention and concentration for extended periods, be able to withstand exposure to all kinds of weather while completing work assignments, be able to wear personal protective equipment as necessary, be able to enter and exit a vehicle numerous times a day, have the endurance necessary to traverse various terrain, be capable of performing job duties throughout a standard 8- or 10-hour day, be able to communicate with others, read, write, and comprehend written/verbal job instructions and information, and communicate and handle conflict professionally.

  • Works in all temperatures and will be exposed to nature i.e., irritating plants and biting or stinging insects.

  • Works near energized parts or equipment.

  • Works in traffic.

  • Works around excessive noise from machines, jackhammers, gas drills, and other equipment with proper hearing protection.

  • Exposed to hazards of working near power equipment, traffic, high voltage wires, and falling limbs.

Individuals with a disability who desire a reasonable accommodation can contact the ADA Coordinator by calling 1-833-222-3066 . We partner with the Department of Homeland Security/U.S. Customs and Immigration Service to e-Verify all newly hired employees .

An Equal Opportunity Employer.

Important Information for Applicants:

  • Asplundh Tree Expert, LLC and its family of companies are Equal Opportunity Employers. We consider all qualified applicants without regard to any legally protected characteristic.

  • If you require reasonable accommodation during the application or hiring process, please contact our ADA Coordinator at 1-800-248-8733, ext. 3656.

  • Employment offers are contingent upon successful completion of applicable pre-employment requirements, which include background screening, drug testing, and employment eligibility verification.

  • Compensation determination is based on market data, job scope and individual qualifications.

  • We offer a competitive total rewards package inclusive of health and welfare and retirement benefits, as well as paid time off and holiday pay benefits.

  • Unsolicited resumes without an executed agency agreement become the property of the company.

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