Aerial Lift Trimmer - Anna, TX

Pay or shift range: $20 USD to $22 USD

Travel Required: Yes

Description
The Aerial Lift Trimmer is responsible for trimming, pruning, and removing trees using a bucket truck or other equipment or tools.

Essentials Functions

Always follow and help enforce safe practices and rules

Operate equipment as directed by Foreperson

Help maintain and repair equipment and tools used in operations

Assist in preparing truck and materials needed for each day at General Foreperson’s direction

Perform professional tree maintenance activities as directed by General Foreperson

Clear and trim trees and brush away from utility lines; remove branches and tree material

Clean up and dispose of all debris

Maintain and keep track of all tools and equipment used in daily operations

Constantly observe and practice climbing and tree maintenance skills in a continued effort to improve your own professional skills

Be ready and willing to assist other crew members in all aspects of daily activities

Safeguard employees and public from hazards in and around the work area by enforcing safe job practices, keeping work area clean and orderly, and staying in frequent voice communication with co-workers

Perform duties for storm work as needed

Experience Requirements
Prior experience in electric utility vegetation management, construction, logging, landscaping, mechanical, or military industries preferred; previous aerial lift experience preferred.

Education Requirements
High School diploma or education equivalent preferred.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Must be able to demonstrate a working knowledge of all 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 when in proximity to electrical conductors and aerial techniques in the event of an emergency aloft

Must be able to work and maneuver at considerable heights under varying and adverse weather conditions

Must possess 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 all applicable first aid techniques.

Must be able to quickly remove yourself 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.

This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Other duties, responsibilities, and activities may change or be assigned at any time with or without notice.

Travel Required
Yes. Travel may be required for storm work as needed.

Equal Opportunity Employer. This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.

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