Vegetation Management Bucket Operator

Vegetation Management Bucket Operator

Milhouse Forestry headquartered out of Atlanta, Georgia, is a member of the Milhouse Family of Companies. At Milhouse, we pride ourselves on being a team of problem-solving professionals bringing over 20 years' experience.

We are dedicated to safe, efficient, and innovative services in Engineering, Construction, Snow Maintenance and now Vegetation Management. Joining the Milhouse team, you will be challenged to consistently exceed the expectations of the clients for whom we work and the communities we serve.

As a full-time utility contractor, Milhouse Forestry performs tree right of way clearing and maintenance, vegetation management with herbicides, emergency storm work, and logistical support.

We are currently seeking a full time Bucket Operator to join our growing team. This is a non-union position reporting out of our Atlanta headquarters and reporting to the Vegetation Management Foreman.

What You Will Do :

• Responsible for quality and quantity of production and for following safe practices following all rules and guidelines associated with the clearing and trimming trees and brush away from utility lines.
• Sprays brush and stumps, making proper and selective application of herbicides.
• Removes all designated branches and tree material.
• Capable of operating a bucket near energized lines.
• Responsible for cleans up and disposes of all debris.
• Operates and services equipment, such as gasoline, hydraulic tools, power saws, power winches, bucket, chipper, and sprayers.
• Uses hand-tools, such as axes, hand-lines, saws, block and tackle, pruners, etc.
• Obtains written or oral permission from property owners to trim or remove trees or perform other work on 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 team members on the crew.
• Safeguards team members and the public from hazards in and around work area by notifying and setting up the proper safety barriers, warning signs, flags, markers, etc. to protect employees and public.
• Cooperates with customers, police, and fire departments when blocking street or driveways.
• Performs tree and bucket rescue.
• Supports the training of new team members as appropriate
• Works in all temperatures and will be exposed to nature i.e., irritating plants and biting or stinging insects.
• Possesses working knowledge and be able to identify tree and shrub species.

What We Are Looking For :

Work Conditions :

Want to learn more about our Milhouse Forestry team?

Come join a supportive and hardworking team that is dedicated to encouraging our core values here at Milhouse. Come grow with us as we learn to develop & conquer a new region!

Here's a little information on Milhouse Forestry, LLC :

Milhouse Forestry, LLC. is an affiliate of Milhouse Engineering and Construction, Inc. Milhouse Forestry is a diverse, innovative vegetation management firm providing line clearance services to the utility industry. Uninterrupted, reliable power is an important service provided by electrical utilities across the United States. By far, most power outages can be attributed to interference associated with vegetation. Milhouse Forestry's team sustainably solves problems associated with vegetation management challenges.

Milhouse Engineering and Construction, Inc. was founded in 2001 with the goal of building the best engineering company in the country. It was based on the belief that if we hired great people, fueled their passion while challenging them to excel, and maintained a laser focus on the needs of your clients, success would come- and so it has. Our portfolio of successful projects continues to grow, our family of highly satisfied clients continues to expand, and our staff just gets better and better.

Milhouse Forestry is excited to welcome you as an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are at-will employer.

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