Aerial Lift Trimmer - Mountain Home, AR

Xylem Tree Experts • Mountain Home, AR

15h

About The Position

The Aerial Lift Trimmer trims, prunes, and removes trees using a bucket truck or other equipment and tools. The position performs professional tree maintenance as directed by the General Foreperson, including clearing and trimming trees and brush away from utility lines and removing branches and other tree material. The role also supports daily crew operations, maintains tools and equipment, helps keep the work area safe and orderly, and performs storm work as needed. Aerial Lift Trimmers have no direct reports.

Requirements

• 2–3 years of previous professional experience operating an aerial lift trimmer or Jarraff.
• 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 and appropriate operating 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 administer emergency rescue techniques, including tree rescue and applicable first-aid techniques.
• Ability to quickly move out of a potential danger area.
• Ability to wear required personal protective equipment (PPE).
• Must pass a background check and drug screen as required for the job.
• 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 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; 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 develop professional climbing and tree maintenance skills.
• Assist other crew members with daily activities.
• Protect employees and the public from hazards by enforcing safe work practices, keeping the work 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.

Benefits

• Health insurance benefits for medical, vision, and dental.
• Option to enroll in a 401(k).
• Paid time off (PTO); eligibility and accrual timelines vary by position and may vary for union hires.

What This Job Offers

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