CDL Aerial Lift Trimmer-Longview, TX

Xylem Tree Experts • Longview, TX

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About The Position

The CDL Aerial Lift Trimmer performs professional tree maintenance and vegetation management work near utility lines. The employee helps prepare the truck and materials for each workday, trims trees and brush away from utility lines, removes branches and tree debris, and cleans up and disposes of materials. The role includes maintaining and tracking tools and equipment, continually practicing and improving tree maintenance skills, and assisting other crew members with daily work. Employees help protect coworkers and the public by following and enforcing safe work practices, keeping the work area orderly, and maintaining frequent voice communication with coworkers. Storm work may also be required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

This is a full-time position offering medical, vision, and dental insurance, and the option to enroll in a 401(k). Paid time off eligibility and accrual timelines vary by position; details are provided during the hiring process and may vary for union hires. Applicants must meet I-9 work authorization requirements and pass a background check and drug screen as required for the job.

Requirements

• Valid driver’s license required.
• Must be able to pass a background check and drug screen as required for the job.
• Must meet I-9 work authorization requirements.

Nice To Haves

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Experience in electric utility vegetation management, construction, logging, landscaping, mechanical, or military industries preferred.
• CDL preferred.

Responsibilities

• Follow and help enforce safe work practices.
• Assist in preparing the truck and materials needed for each workday at the foreperson’s direction.
• Perform professional tree maintenance activities as directed.
• Clear and trim trees and brush away from utility lines; remove branches and tree debris.
• Clean up and dispose of materials.
• Maintain and keep track of tools and equipment used in daily work.
• Continue practicing and improving climbing and tree maintenance skills.
• Assist other crew members in all aspects of daily work.
• Safeguard employees and the public from hazards in and around the work area by enforcing safe practices, keeping the area clean and orderly, and maintaining frequent voice communication with coworkers.
• Perform duties for storm work as needed.

Benefits

• Medical, vision, and dental insurance.
• Option to enroll in a 401(k).
• Paid time off (eligibility and accrual timelines vary by position; details are provided during the hiring process and may vary for union hires).

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed