Aerial Lift Trimmer -Morristown, TN

Xylem Tree Experts • Greenville, TN

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The Aerial Lift Trimmer performs tree trimming, pruning, and removal using a bucket truck or other equipment and tools. The role supports utility vegetation management by clearing trees and brush away from utility lines and removing branches and other tree material. Trimmers follow and help enforce safe work practices, assist with daily truck and material preparation, maintain equipment, and help protect coworkers and the public from hazards. The position may also involve storm work and out-of-town travel for storm restoration when needed.

Aerial Lift Trimmers have no direct reports. This is a safety-sensitive position requiring a background check and drug screen as required for the job. Employees must meet I-9 work authorization requirements; the employer participates in E-Verify. XKIG is an equal opportunity employer and complies with applicable nondiscrimination and reasonable accommodation laws.

Requirements

• Must demonstrate working knowledge of knots, ropes, and rigging devices used in tree trimming and removal.
• Must be able to identify tree species.
• Must be familiar with electrical hazards, appropriate procedures near electrical conductors, and aerial emergency techniques.
• Must be able to work and maneuver at considerable heights in varying and adverse weather conditions.
• Must possess physical strength and agility, good balance, good depth perception, and the ability to hear verbal instructions from a distance.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain first-aid certification and CPR.
• Must be able to administer and implement emergency rescue techniques, including tree rescue and applicable first-aid techniques.
• Must be able to quickly move away from a potential danger area.
• Must be able to wear required personal protective equipment (PPE).
• Must be able 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 is preferred.
• Previous aerial lift experience is preferred.
• High school diploma or equivalent education is preferred.

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 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 practicing climbing and tree maintenance skills to improve professional capability.
• Assist other crew members in all aspects of 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 duties as needed.
• Travel out of town for storm restoration work when needed.

Benefits

• Health insurance benefits, including medical, vision, and dental coverage.
• Option to enroll in a 401K.
• Paid time off (PTO), with eligibility and accrual timelines varying by position.

What This Job Offers

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