Aerial Lift Trimmer - Charleston, WV

Xylem Tree Experts • Charleston, WV

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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 under the direction of a General Foreperson, helps maintain a safe and orderly work area, and may perform storm restoration work, including out-of-town travel when needed. This is a safety-sensitive position and requires passing a background check and drug screen as required for the job. The employer requires work authorization under I-9 requirements and participates in E-Verify. A high school diploma or equivalent is preferred. The role has no direct reports.

Requirements

• 2–3 years of previous professional experience operating an aerial lift trimmer or Jarraff.
• A valid driver’s license.
• 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, good depth perception, and ability to hear verbal instructions from a distance.
• Ability to obtain and maintain first-aid certification and CPR.
• Ability to quickly remove oneself from a potential danger area.
• Ability to wear necessary personal protective equipment (PPE).
• Ability to travel out of town for storm restoration work when needed.
• 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.

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 observe and practice climbing and tree maintenance skills to improve professional skills.
• Assist other crew members in all aspects of daily activities.
• Safeguard employees and the public from hazards around the work area by enforcing safe job practices, keeping the area clean and orderly, and maintaining frequent voice communication with coworkers.
• Perform duties for storm work as needed.
• Travel out of town for storm restoration work when needed.
• Administer and implement emergency rescue techniques, including tree rescue and applicable first-aid techniques.

Benefits

• Health insurance benefits for medical, vision, and dental.
• Option to enroll in a 401K.
• Paid time off eligibility and accrual; timing varies by position and may vary for Union hires, with details provided during hiring.

What This Job Offers

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