Aerial Lift Trimmer -Swansea, SC

Xylem Tree Experts • Swansea, SC

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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 utility vegetation management and tree maintenance while following and helping enforce safe work practices. The position may also support storm work, including travel out of town for storm restoration when needed. This is a safety-sensitive position requiring the employee to pass a background check and drug screen as required for the job.

Requirements

• Must demonstrate working knowledge of knots, ropes, and rigging devices used in tree trimming and removal operations.
• Must be able to identify tree species.
• Must be familiar with electrical hazards and appropriate operating procedures near electrical conductors, as well as aerial emergency techniques.
• Must be able to work and maneuver at considerable heights under varying and adverse weather conditions.
• Must have 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 remove oneself from a potential danger area.
• Must be able to wear necessary personal protective equipment (PPE).
• Must be able to travel out of town for storm restoration work when needed.
• Must 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 in preparing the truck and materials needed for each day 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 to practice climbing and tree maintenance skills to improve professional skills.
• Assist other crew members in all aspects of daily activities.
• Protect employees and the public from hazards in and around the work area by enforcing safe job practices, keeping the work area clean and orderly, and maintaining frequent voice communication with co-workers.
• Perform storm-work duties as needed.
• Travel out of town for storm restoration work when needed.

Benefits

• Health insurance benefits for medical, vision, and dental.
• Option to enroll in a 401K.
• Paid time off (PTO), with eligibility and accrual timelines varying by position.
• Depending on position and eligibility, additional compensation may include overtime, premium pay, or other forms of compensation.

What This Job Offers

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