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Homer Companies

Tree Climber

Lockport, IL

$23 - $28/hr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • Retirement

  • PTO

Operates the aerial bucket using lower controls * Performs aerial lift maintenance * Positions the vehicle and operating outriggers Qualifications: * CDL Class-A, is a plus- potential to earn higher ...

Joshua Tree Experts

Tree Care Crew Leader

Lake Bluff, IL · On-site

$31 - $38/hr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Retirement

  • PTO

Operate Spyder lifts, bucket lifts, loaders, and various saws safely to prune, remove, or manage ... Proficient in operating and maintaining various tree care equipment, such as chainsaws, chippers ...

Joshua Tree Experts

Tree Care Crew Leader

Lake Bluff, IL

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Retirement

  • PTO

Operate Spyder lifts, bucket lifts, loaders, and various saws safely to prune, remove, or manage ... Proficient in operating and maintaining various tree care equipment, such as chainsaws, chippers ...

Care Team Solutions

Travel OR RN - $2,832 per week

Peoria, IL · On-site

$2.8K/wk

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Retirement

OR - Operating Room * Discipline: RN * Start Date: 09/14/2026 * Duration: 13 weeks * 40 hours per ... We got into this business because we saw bucket-loads of nurses moving through the "churn and burn ...

Wachter, Inc.

Electrical Foreman

Chicago, IL · On-site

$40 - $45/hr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • Retirement

  • PTO

Operate scissor, boom, and bucket lifts as needed. * Troubleshoot industrial controls, automation ... We design, install, and maintain the technologies that keep businesses operating efficiently. Our ...

M. J. Electric, LLC

Field Mechanic

Hampshire, IL · On-site

$33 - $40/hr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Retirement

  • PTO

Our culture is a product of our core values and operating principles which unite our personnel ... bucket trucks - Annual DOT and Crane Inspections - Perform vehicle preventative maintenance ...

SpeedPro

Installer

Downers Grove, IL · On-site

$20 - $30/hr

  • Retirement

  • PTO

Ability to operate a bucket truck to complete installations at up to 35 feet high is a plus * Able ... Working at an independently owned and operated SpeedPro studio sets you up for a bright future.

Parkhurst Dining

Dishwasher

Naperville, IL · On-site

$13 - $16.75/hr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Retirement

  • PTO

Parkhurst Dining is a family-owned and operated company that provides culinary, dining and catering ... bucket. 7. De-lime the dish machine once a week. 8. Scrub and soak all stained cups weekly. 9. ...

Parkhurst Dining

Dishwasher

Lake Forest, IL

$12.75 - $16.50/hr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Retirement

  • PTO

Parkhurst Dining is a family-owned and operated company that provides culinary, dining and catering ... bucket. 7. De-lime the dish machine once a week. 8. Scrub and soak all stained cups weekly. 9. ...

Bi-State Development

Airport Operations Specialist

Cahokia, IL · On-site

$46K - $59K/yr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • Retirement

  • PTO

... bucket loaders, lawn mowers, man lifts, and other equipment common to facility maintenance ... Knowledge of safety procedures when operating mowers, tractors, and vehicles around an active ...

Furman

Groundskeeper

Campus, IL

$14.75 - $19/hr

Operating spreaders, tillers, and other implements. * Watering grass using irrigation system ... or bucket truck as necessary. * Weeding shrubbery and flower beds. * Spraying pesticides.

Oak Park

Forestry Technician II

Oak Park, IL

$34K - $45K/yr

Remove dead, diseased, or hazardous trees; work from and/or operate bucket * Water, mow, weed, trim ... Operating assigned equipment . Maintain effective audio-visual discrimination and perception needed ...

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How much do bucket operator jobs pay per hour?

As of Aug 18, 2026, the average hourly pay for bucket operator in Illinois is $19.71, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $16.54 and $22.12 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a bucket operator?

A Bucket Operator operates an aerial lift or bucket truck to access elevated work areas, typically in utility, tree care, or maintenance industries. They perform tasks such as trimming trees, repairing power lines, or installing infrastructure while following safety protocols. The role requires knowledge of equipment operation, worksite safety, and relevant regulations. Bucket Operators often work in various weather conditions and must be physically fit to handle the demands of the job.

What are the typical daily responsibilities for a bucket operator?

As a Bucket Operator, your daily tasks usually involve operating heavy equipment to move earth, sand, gravel, or other materials around a construction or mining site. You'll also be responsible for pre-operation machine inspections, routine equipment maintenance, and following site safety protocols. Cooperation with site supervisors, spotters, and other equipment operators is common to coordinate tasks and maintain smooth workflow. Staying attentive to ground conditions and changing site needs is crucial, as priorities may shift throughout the day. This role is physically demanding and requires good attention to detail to ensure material is moved accurately and safely.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive in the bucket operator position, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Bucket Operator, you need strong equipment operation skills, spatial awareness, and a solid understanding of construction or mining site safety, often supported by prior experience or on-the-job training. Familiarity with operating and maintaining heavy machinery—such as loaders, excavators, or skid steers—and holding relevant safety certifications (like OSHA or MSHA) is typically required. Excellent hand-eye coordination, communication skills, and teamwork are also important to work effectively in fast-paced, sometimes hazardous environments. These skills are crucial for ensuring safe, efficient, and high-quality operations while minimizing workplace accidents and delays.

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Infographic showing various Bucket Operator job openings in Illinois as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 51% Full Time, 47% Part Time, 1% Contract, and 1% Nights. Highlights an 99% Physical, and 1% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $40,996 per year, or $19.7 per hour.

Tree Climber

Homer Companies

Lockport, IL

$23 - $28/hr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Re-posted 27 days ago

Job description

Position: Tree Climber – Full Time
Department: Homer Tree Care, Inc.
Job Summary: The Tree Climber is responsible for trimming, pruning and tree removal. This may include using various climbing techniques and using equipment such as: chainsaws, stump grinders, woodchippers, and other heavy machinery using safety practices. The Tree Climber is under direct supervision of the Crew Leader. THIS POSITION IS PHYSICALLY DEMANDING.
Duties amp; Responsibilities
  • Ensures proper use of Personal Protection Equipment (PPE)
  • Identification and use of climbing equipment
  • Performs routine pre-climb and equipment inspections
  • Perform climbing and rigging knots
  • Follow climbing work plan
  • Identifying electrical hazards
  • Utilizes methods of ascending amp; descending trees
  • Identification and use of climbing spurs
  • Performs “tying-in” with roper lanyard and climbing rope
  • Performs a hazard assessment for rigging
  • Demonstrates lowering techniques with and without mechanical
  • Utilizes lowering devices
  • Performs pre-work operational check on all equipment
  • Performs routine vehicle inspections
  • Operates the aerial bucket using lower controls
  • Performs aerial lift maintenance
  • Positions the vehicle and operating outriggers
Qualifications:
  • CDL Class-A, is a plus- potential to earn higher compensation
  • OSHA familiarity/training
  • Valid Driver’s License and clean driving record with no violations
  • Physically Demanding- requires considerable use of your arms and legs and moving your whole body, such as climbing, lifting, balancing, walking, stooping, and handling of materials. Must demonstrate flexibility and endurance
  • Able to lift up to 50 pounds
  • Able to bend, stand, or sit for long periods of time
  • Ability to multi-task and work in a fast-paced environment
  • Effective Communication with supervisors and coworkers
  • Working conditions sometimes include both high heat and cold temperatures
  • Familiarity with safe climbing techniques; ascending, descending, limb walking, work positioning, double crotching, recrotching, use of flip-line, etc
Benefits:
  • Starting pay is $23-28/hr
  • Pay is determined by experience, skill, education, and other factors
  • Able to enroll in benefits after 60-day new hire probation period
  • Health Insurance
  • Dental and Vision Insurance
  • Life Insurance
  • Short- and Long-Term Disability
  • 401(k) Retirement Plan and employer matching (up to a certain amount) and 100% vesting as soon as contributions are made
  • Paid Time Off
  • Paid Holidays (6)
Homer Companies is a second-generation, family-owned, full-service tree care company that provides unparalleled services throughout the Midwest. Homer is an EEO Employer, committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation or any other protected characteristic. A great work atmosphere with top pay!
Please direct questions regarding the Tree Climber position to hr@homertree.com.

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