Bucket Operator

Wright Tree Service

Equipment Operator responsible for operating machinery for vegetation clearance around power lines. Loads, unloads, and conducts maintenance tasks ensuring safety around energized power lines.

Posted 7/31/2026full-timeGreensboro • North Carolina • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $22 - $31 per hourWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in operating heavy machinery for vegetation maintenance, adhering to safety regulations, and applying herbicides effectively. Capable of conducting inspections and educating others on safety practices in proximity to energized power lines.

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Heavy Equipment OperationKnowledge of Arboricultural TechniquesFirst-Aid and CPR CertificationOSHA Compliance KnowledgeElectrical Circuit Understanding

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Hard Skills

Machinery OperationTree IdentificationHerbicide ApplicationLoad SecurementSafety Inspections

Soft Skills

Communication SkillsTeam CollaborationCoaching Ability

Tools & Technologies

Boom TrimmerExcavatorFeller-BuncherTub GrinderHand Tools

Certifications & Qualifications

First-Aid CertificationCPR Certification

Industry Keywords

ANSI Z133.1 StandardsOSHA RegulationsVegetation ManagementEmergency ResponsePersonal Protective Equipment (PPE)

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

The Equipment Operator is responsible for operating various types of machinery to support right of way vegetation maintenance and clearance around power lines.
Loads and unloads vehicles and equipment from a trailer.
Responsible for proper load securement in accordance with company policies, approved work methods and FMCSA regulations.
Works on the ground using hand saws, ground saws or other applicable tools to cut brush, limbs and logs of larger trees.
Utilizes a variety of tools (i.e., rake, shovel, leaf blower) to remove debris from work area.
Gathers manageable size brush, limbs and logs and carries to the designated chipping area.
Operates heavy machinery such as boom trimmers or mowers, excavators, tub grinder, feller-buncher, etc.
Adheres to and helps educate less experienced employees on company policies, on-the-job safety practices, approved work methods and OSHA regulations.
Uses applicable herbicide equipment to treat stumps and brush.
Maintain appropriate application records.
Applies herbicide and growth regulators to brush and stumps.
Works around hazardous equipment and in close proximity to energized power lines.
Conducts pre-inspection of work area to identify potential hazards.
Loads vehicles and equipment with manageable size limbs and logs not suited for wood chipping.
Sets up warning signs, barriers, flags, relays hand-signals, directs traffic and other applicable traffic control devices to protect employees and members of the public from hazards in and around the work area.
Cooperates with property owner, customer, and emergency personnel when blocking streets or driveways.
Conducts vehicle and equipment inspections to ensure proper working conditions.
Reports specialized vehicle maintenance or equipment needs to General Foreperson.
During emergencies or natural disasters may be required to be on duty and travel outside of regular work location for the duration of the disaster.
Assists with contacting and coordinating the crew’s response to such work and responsible for determining proper steps necessary to eliminate hazards and trim/remove trees while onsite during emergency response.

Requirements

What you’ll need

High School diploma or equivalent preferred, but not required.
Must have valid First-Aid and CPR cards or ability to obtain within 90 days of hire.
Ability to operate heavy equipment such as boom trimmers or mowers, excavators, tub grinder, feller-buncher, etc.
Knowledge of trees, including identification, growth habits and arboricultural techniques specific to trimming, pruning, repairing, maintaining and removing, in close proximity to energized conductors.
Knowledge and understanding of the American National Standards for Tree Care Operations (ANSI Z133.1-current version).
Ability to adhere and coach employees on company and industry safety requirements.
Knowledge of electrical circuits and skilled in reading and understanding of circuit maps.
Knowledge of OSHA electric power generation, transmission, and distribution standards.
Ability to determine nominal voltage, proper use of insulated tools near energized parts and distinguish exposed live parts from other parts of electric equipment.
Ability to learn quickly and to follow instructions accurately.
Must be able to communicate with others and represent Wright Tree Service in a professional manner.
Must be able to comprehend and/or read and write both written and verbal job instructions and safety information.
Ability to recognize poisonous plants and take proper safeguard against them.
Must be able to wear necessary personal protective equipment (PPE) as required.
Ability to work long hours and overtime during emergencies (including holidays, weekends, storm work) and will be subject to call-out work.
Demonstrate knowledge and trained to perform tree and bucket rescue.
Ability to operate and service all required tools and equipment.
Ability to work both independently and in a group.

Benefits

Comp & perks

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