What are the responsibilities and job description for the Bucket Truck Operator position at Macomber Tree and Garden LLC?
If you enjoy working outdoors in a professional and safe environment, consider a career with Macomber Tree and Garden LLC! At Macomber Tree, we value a strong culture of excellence in safety, scientific research, lifelong learning, and career development.
As a Bucket Truck Operator, you will be an integral member of a tree care crew working alongside our dedicated team of arborists, gaining practical field experience in scientific tree and shrub care on commercial and residential properties. This is a unique opportunity to develop your career in arboriculture through hands-on, on-the-job training.
Benefits:
We offer competitive compensation, as well as:
- A safety-first culture and professional workplace
- Advancement opportunities - we promote from within
- Paid time off and holidays
- Industry credential/license pay increases - we encourage and invest in your professional development
- Company provided uniforms, PPE, gear, and equipment
- Access to training, continuing education programs
Responsibilities:
As a Bucket Truck Operator, you will play an important role in:
- Leading through on-the-job training to safely perform all aspects of arboriculture, including:Pruning trees
- Rigging, Cabling and bracing, Removal of hazardous trees, Properly maintaining and operating equipment (hand tools, chainsaws, chippers, and aerial lifts)Implementing work zone safety procedures, driving, backing, dumping, and parking duties
- Learning, understanding, and adhering to all safety rules and company safety policies
- Organizing work day to stay on task and work safely with crew members to complete jobs on schedule.
Qualifications:
- A passion for nature, the environment, and the outdoors
- Interest in working outdoors year-round performing manual labor in all weather conditions
- A positive attitude, willingness to learn, and ability to participate within a multi-disciplinary team
- Prior tree care, landscaping, forestry, or horticulture experience is preferred but not required
- Valid Class B ( Class A preferred) driver's license and clean motor vehicle record
- Degree in Arboriculture, Forestry, Horticulture, Plant Science, Landscape Management, Environmental Science or a related field is preferred but not required
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $25.00 - $40.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Parental leave
- Professional development assistance
- Referral program
Schedule:
- 10 hour shift
- Monday to Friday
- Overtime
People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply
Experience:
- Tree care: 2 years (Required)
License/Certification:
- CDL B (Required)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $25 - $40
