Ariel Lift Trimmer: St Robert, MO

Ariel Lift Trimmer:
St Robert, MO

The Aerial Lift Trimmer is responsible for trimming, pruning, and removing trees with the aid of a bucket truck or other equipment or tools. Previous experience operating an aerial lift trimmer with a tree care company is required. Driver's license is required.

Essential functions include following and helping enforce safe practices and rules, assisting in preparing truck and materials, performing professional tree maintenance activities, clearing and trimming trees and brush away from utility lines, cleaning up and disposing of all debris, maintaining and keeping track of all tools and equipment, observing and practicing climbing and tree maintenance skills, assisting other crew members, safeguarding employees and public from hazards, and performing duties for storm work as needed.

Supervisory responsibilities include having no direct reports.

Experience requirements include prior experience in electric utility vegetation management, construction, logging, landscaping, mechanical, or military industries preferred; previous aerial lift experience preferred. Education requirements include a high school diploma or education equivalent preferred.

Knowledge, skills, and abilities include demonstrating a working knowledge of all knots, ropes and rigging devices used in tree trimming and removal operations, identifying tree species, familiarity with electrical hazards and appropriate operating procedures, working and maneuvering at considerable heights under varying and adverse weather conditions, possessing physical strength and agility, good balance, good depth perception and the ability to hear verbal instructions from a distance, obtaining and maintaining first-aid certification and CPR, administering and implementing emergency rescue techniques, quickly removing yourself from a potential danger area, wearing necessary personal protective equipment (PPE), and traveling out of town for storm restoration work when needed.

Work authorization requirements include meeting I-9 requirements. Affirmative Action/EEO statement:
Xylem Tree Experts and Kendall Vegetation Services provide equal employment opportunity to all individuals regardless of their race, color, creed, religion, gender, age, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by state, federal, or local law.

Benefits offered include health insurance benefits for medical, vision, and dental, as well as the option for enrollment in a 401K.