Tree Line Clearance Specialist

3 days ago


Durango, Colorado, United States Utilities Service Co Inc Full time
Job Title: Bucket Operator

This role is responsible for assisting with the clearing and removal of trees along electrical power lines and right-of-ways. A Bucket Operator operates an aerial lift device (bucket truck) to reach branches interfering with electric lines.

About the Job

As a Bucket Operator, you will be working in a fast-paced environment, assisting with the clearing and removal of trees and branches from electrical power lines and right-of-ways. You will be operating an aerial lift device (bucket truck) to reach branches interfering with electric lines.

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.
  • 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.
  • 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.
Requirements
  • 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.
Benefits

As a valued member of our team, you will receive competitive wages and benefits, including:

  • Competitive hourly pay
  • Opportunities for career advancement
  • Comprehensive benefits package
About Us

As a full-service utility contractor, we perform tree pruning and removals, right-of-way clearing and maintenance, vegetation management with herbicides, and emergency storm work and logistical support. We are committed to providing safe, efficient, and innovative line clearance services to the utility industry.



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