Aerial Lift Trimmer - Walterboro, SC
On-siteWalterboro, South Carolina, United States
Job Summary
Trim, prune, and remove trees using bucket trucks or other equipment while clearing brush near utility lines. Assist in preparing daily truck loads and maintain all tools and equipment. Clean up and dispose of debris, safeguarding employees and the public by enforcing safe practices and keeping work areas orderly. Perform professional tree maintenance as directed and assist other crew members in all daily activities. Be ready to perform storm work and travel out of town for restoration when needed. Maintain climbing and tree maintenance skills through continuous practice. Obtain and maintain first-aid certification and CPR, administering emergency rescue techniques including tree rescue. Wear necessary personal protective equipment and demonstrate knowledge of knots, ropes, and rigging devices.
Required Qualifications
- 2-3 years previous professional experience operating an aerial lift trimmer or Jarraff
- Driver's license
- 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
- Position requires employee to be able to pass a background check and drug screen as required for this job
- Must meet I-9 requirements
Desired Qualifications
- Prior experience in electric utility vegetation management, construction, logging, landscaping, mechanical, or military industries
- previous aerial lift experience
- High School diploma or education equivalent
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