Aerial Lift Trimmer with Drivers License- Lexington, SC
On-siteLexington, South Carolina, United States
Lexington, South Carolina, United StatesOn-siteFull TimeLarge
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Job Summary
Trim, prune, and remove trees using bucket trucks or other equipment while clearing brush away from utility lines and disposing of debris. Prepare daily truck loads and materials under the General Foreperson's direction, then maintain all tools and equipment used in operations. Observe and enforce safe job practices to safeguard employees and the public, keeping work areas clean and communicating frequently with co-workers. Perform storm restoration work as needed and travel out of town for emergency tasks. Maintain climbing and tree maintenance skills through continuous practice and first-aid certification.
Required Qualifications
- 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. This employer participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S.
Desired Qualifications
- 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
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