Job post summary
Date posted: October 30, 2025
Pay: $20.00 per hour
Job description: Bucket Operator/Tree Climber
About us
We are a local business, we take pride on being professional, knowledgeable and honest and always focus on customer satisfaction and safety from beginning to end. We provide Tree Services in and around Darlington SC.
## Job Overview
We are seeking a skilled Bucket Operator/Climber to join our team. The ideal candidate will have expertise in Tree work and bucket truck operation as well as Climber ability and experience.
This is a full-time position with opportunities for career growth and development. If you can follow company rules, work well as part of a team, pay major attention to safety and can represent the company’s best interest by maintaining the highest level of integrity and professionalism, please apply to be part of our company!
The pay rate is based on experience but we offer a base rate to all applicants.
## Responsibilities
- Must be able to work a 5-day schedule, may include some weekend days.
- Must be able to work outside under hard weather conditions (summer heat and cold winter days)
- Implement safety protocols and ensure compliance with all regulations
- Must be able to properly, efficiently, and safely work with hand saws, pole pruners, loppers, and chainsaws.
- Maintain a valid state issued driver’s license.
- Understands or willing to learn and operate large equipment such as but not limited to chippers, trucks, stump grinders, etc.
- Executes lock out / tag out procedures on small equipment.
- Inspect climbing gear and tree care equipment to be sure that all equipment and tools are safe and in working order.
## Skills
- Bucket truck experience needed, at least 2 years of experience in cutting, trimming trees from a bucket truck.
-Ability and experience climbing trees focused on tree trimming/cutting, using adequate techniques and minimum supervision.
- Excellent communication and leadership skills to effectively manage a team
- Ability to problem-solve and make decisions under pressure
If you are a dedicated professional with a passion for tree work and possess the required skills, we encourage you to apply for this rewarding opportunity as a Bucket Operator/Climber - Please call 843-309-0689 for an interview.
Job Type: Full-time
Work Location: In person
