Aerial Lift Trimmer - Lexington SC

Xylem Tree Experts • Lexington, SC

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About The Position

The Aerial Lift Trimmer climbs, prunes, and removes trees, including clearing and trimming trees and brush away from utility lines. The role performs professional tree maintenance and removal work as directed by the General Foreperson, helps prepare the truck and materials for each workday, and cleans up and disposes of debris. Trimmers maintain and track tools and equipment, continue developing climbing and tree maintenance skills, assist other crew members, and help protect employees and the public by following safe work practices and keeping the work area orderly. Storm work, including out-of-town travel for storm restoration, may be required. This is a safety-sensitive, full-time role requiring at least three years of previous professional aerial lift trimming experience in line clearance and a driver’s license. The position has no direct reports.

Requirements

• At least three years of previous professional experience as an aerial lift trimmer in line clearance.
• Driver’s license required.
• Working knowledge of knots, ropes, and rigging devices used in tree trimming and removal operations.
• Ability to identify tree species.
• Familiarity with electrical hazards, appropriate procedures near electrical conductors, and aerial emergency techniques.
• Ability to work and maneuver at considerable heights in varying and adverse weather conditions.
• Physical strength and agility, good balance and depth perception, and ability to hear verbal instructions from a distance.
• Ability to obtain and maintain first-aid certification and CPR.
• Ability to quickly move away from potential danger areas.
• Ability to wear required personal protective equipment.
• Ability to pass a background check and drug screen as required for this safety-sensitive position.
• Must meet I-9 work authorization requirements.

Nice To Haves

• Prior experience in electric utility vegetation management, construction, logging, landscaping, mechanical, or military industries.
• Previous aerial lift experience.
• High school diploma or equivalent education.

Responsibilities

• Follow and help enforce safe practices and rules.
• Assist with preparing the truck and materials for each workday at the General Foreperson’s direction.
• Perform professional tree maintenance activities as directed by the General Foreperson.
• Clear and trim trees and brush away from utility lines, and remove branches and tree material.
• Clean up and dispose of debris.
• Maintain and keep track of tools and equipment used in daily operations.
• Continue improving professional climbing and tree maintenance skills.
• Assist other crew members in all aspects of daily activities.
• Safeguard employees and the public from hazards by enforcing safe job practices, keeping the work area clean and orderly, and maintaining frequent voice communication with co-workers.
• Perform storm work as needed.
• Travel out of town for storm restoration work when needed.
• Administer emergency rescue techniques, including tree rescue and applicable first-aid techniques.

Benefits

• Health insurance benefits, including medical, vision, and dental.
• Option to enroll in a 401(k).
• Paid time off; eligibility and accrual timelines vary by position and may vary for union hires.
• Depending on position and eligibility, additional compensation may include overtime or premium pay.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed