Aerial devices are used to do aerial work…imagine that. They come in a variety of styles; Overcenter, Non-Overcenter, Telescopic, and Telescopic Articulating are your main ones. Aside from allowing bucket boys to accomplish their job without having to climb a pole, they come with a unique ability to inflate the ego of anyone who operates them.
Your common moron will call this a “bucket truck” or just a “bucket” because what’s known as the platform, looks like a bucket and lineworkers are very clever… They’re not wrong, but they’re not completely right so I have to make fun.