Aerial Lift Trimmer​/Climber - Aiken, SC

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The Climber is responsible for climbing, pruning, and removing trees.

• Always follow and help enforce safe practices and rules
• Climb, prune, and remove trees according to Foreperson’s directives
• Load and unload trucks with logs, brush, and debris; lift and feed brush into brush chipper
• Work from the ground using hand saws, pole saws, pruners, loppers, and gas-powered chain saws
• Inspect and ensure proper working condition of all assigned tools and equipment
• Safeguard employees and public from hazards 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

Climbers have no direct reports.

Prior experience in electric utility vegetation management, construction, logging, landscaping, mechanical, or military industries preferred; previous climbing experience is preferred.

High School diploma or education equivalent preferred.

• Demonstrate working knowledge of all knots, ropes, and rigging devices used in tree trimming and removal operations
• Climb and descend trees using rope and safety saddle
• Administer and implement emergency rescue techniques, including tree rescue and first aid
• Familiar with electrical hazards and appropriate operating procedure when in proximity to electrical conductors and aerial rescue techniques in an emergency aloft
• Work and maneuver at considerable heights under varying and adverse weather conditions
• Possess physical strength and agility, good balance, good depth perception, and ability to hear verbal instructions from a distance
• Quickly remove yourself from a potential danger area
• Obtain and maintain first-aid certification and CPR
• Wear necessary personal protective equipment (PPE)
• Travel out of town for storm restoration work when needed

Must meet I-9 requirements.

Xylem Tree Experts and Kendall Vegetation Services provide equal employment opportunity to all individuals regardless of race, color, creed, religion, gender, age, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by state, federal, or local law.

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities required of the employee for this job. Duties, obligations, and activities may change at any time, with or without notice.

This is a full-time position that offers health insurance benefits for medical, vision, and dental, as well as the option for enrollment in a 401K.

• Entry level

• Full-time

• Other