Aerial Lift Trimmer with Drivers License- Lexington, SC

Xylem Tree Experts • Lexington, 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 position follows and helps enforce safe work practices, assists with daily truck and materials preparation at the General Foreperson’s direction, and performs tree maintenance as directed. Work includes clearing and trimming trees and brush away from utility lines, removing branches and tree material, and cleaning up and disposing of debris. The employee maintains and tracks tools and equipment, continues developing climbing and tree maintenance skills, assists crew members, and safeguards employees and the public by maintaining an orderly work area and communicating with coworkers. Storm work may be required, including out-of-town travel for storm restoration.

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 and appropriate operating procedures near electrical conductors, as well as aerial emergency techniques.
• Must be able to work and maneuver at considerable heights in 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 themselves 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.
• 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 practicing and improving climbing and tree maintenance skills.
• Assist other crew members in all aspects of daily activities.
• Safeguard employees and the public from hazards by enforcing safe job practices, keeping the work area clean and orderly, and maintaining frequent voice communication with coworkers.
• Perform storm work as needed.

Benefits

• Health insurance benefits, including medical, vision, and dental.
• Option to enroll in a 401(k).
• Potential overtime, premium pay, or other compensation, subject to position and eligibility requirements.
• Paid time off, with eligibility and accrual timelines varying by position.

What This Job Offers

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