Aerial Lift Trimmer - Exmore, VA

• Pay or shift range: $21 USD to $25 USD
• Travel Required:
  
  Yes

The Aerial Lift Trimmer is responsible for trimming, pruning, and removing trees with the aid of a bucket truck or other equipment or tools.

• Always follow and help enforce safe practices and rules
• 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

None specified.

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

High School diploma or education equivalent preferred.

• Knots, ropes and rigging devices
  :
  Must be able to demonstrate a working knowledge of all knots, ropes and rigging devices used in tree trimming and removal operations.
• Tree species identification
  :
  Must be able to identify tree species.
• Electrical hazard awareness
  :
  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.
• Work at height
  :
  Must be able to work and maneuver at considerable heights under varying and adverse weather conditions.
• Physical fitness
  :
  Must possess physical strength and agility, good balance, good depth perception and the ability to hear verbal instructions from a distance.
• First aid/CPR
  :
  Must be able to obtain and maintain first-aid certification and CPR.
• Emergency rescue techniques
  :
  Must be able to administer and implement emergency rescue techniques, including tree rescue and all applicable first aid techniques.
• Self‑evacuation
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  Must be able to quickly remove yourself from a potential danger area.
• PPE usage
  :
  Must be able to wear necessary personal protective equipment (PPE).
• Travel for storm work
  :
  Must be able to travel out of town for storm restoration work when needed.
• Driver’s license
  :
  Must have and maintain a Driver’s License if hired for a driving position.

Must meet I‑9 requirements.

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.

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 401(k).

Yes. Travel is required during storm restoration work when needed.