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Aerial Lift Trimmer - Sherman, TX

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

Essential functions include following and helping enforce safe practices and rules, operating equipment as directed by the Foreperson, helping maintain and repair equipment and tools used in operations, assisting in preparing truck and materials needed for each day at the General Foreperson's direction, performing professional tree maintenance activities as directed by the General Foreperson, clearing and trimming trees and brush away from utility lines; removing branches and tree material, cleaning up and disposing of all debris, maintaining and keeping track of all tools and equipment used in daily operations, constantly observing and practicing climbing and tree maintenance skills in a continued effort to improve your own professional skills, being ready and willing to assist other crew members in all aspects of daily activities, safeguarding 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, 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, being familiar with electrical hazards and appropriate operating procedures when in proximity to electrical conductors and aerial techniques in the event of an emergency aloft, 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, including tree rescue and all applicable first aid 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. Paid Time Off (PTO) eligibility and accrual timelines vary by position with some roles gaining PTO immediately and others becoming eligible after a set period of employment. Details are provided during the hiring process and may vary for Union hires.