Aerial Lift Trimmer - Cleveland, TX

Xylem Tree Experts • Cleveland, TX

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About The Position

The Aerial Lift Trimmer trims, prunes, and removes trees using a bucket truck or other equipment and tools. The role performs tree maintenance and clears vegetation from utility lines while following safety practices and protecting crew members and the public. Trimmers maintain tools and equipment, help prepare the truck and materials, and assist other crew members. Storm restoration travel and duties may be required. This is a safety-sensitive position requiring employees to pass a background check and drug screen as applicable.

Requirements

• At least one year of experience as an aerial lift trimmer in line clearance.
• Demonstrate working knowledge of knots, ropes, and rigging devices used in tree trimming and removal.
• Identify tree species.
• Be familiar with electrical hazards, procedures for working near electrical conductors, and aerial emergency techniques.
• Work and maneuver at considerable heights in varying and adverse weather conditions.
• Have the physical strength and agility, balance, depth perception, and hearing needed to perform the work and hear verbal instructions from a distance.
• Obtain and maintain first-aid certification and CPR.
• Administer and implement emergency rescue techniques, including tree rescue and applicable first aid.
• Quickly remove oneself from a potential danger area.
• Wear required personal protective equipment.
• Travel out of town for storm restoration work when needed.
• Pass a background check and drug screen as required for this safety-sensitive position.
• Meet I-9 work authorization requirements.

Nice To Haves

• Driver's license preferred but not required.
• 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 as directed by the General Foreperson.
• Perform professional tree maintenance as directed by the General Foreperson.
• Clear and trim trees and brush away from utility lines and remove branches and other tree material.
• Clean up and dispose of debris.
• Maintain and keep track of tools and equipment used in daily operations.
• Continue to practice and improve climbing and tree maintenance skills.
• Assist other crew members with daily activities.
• Protect employees and the public from hazards by enforcing safe job practices, keeping the work area clean and orderly, and communicating frequently with coworkers.
• Perform storm work as needed.

Benefits

• Medical, vision, and dental health insurance benefits.
• Option to enroll in a 401(k).
• Paid time off, with eligibility and accrual timelines varying by position.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED