Aerial Lift Trimmer - Henderson, KY

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Responsibilities

• Previous experience operating an aerial lift trimmer or jarraff is required.
• Always follow and help enforce safe practices.
• Assist in preparing truck and materials needed for each day at Foreperson’s
• Perform professional tree maintenance activities as directed by
• Clear and trim trees and brush away from utility lines; remove branches and trees
• Clean up and dispose of all
• Maintain and keep track of all tools and equipment used in daily
• 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
• Safeguard employees and the 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.

Requirements

• A high school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Experience in electric utility vegetation management, construction, logging, landscaping, mechanical, or military industries preferred.
• A valid Driver’s license required. CDL preferred.

Qualifications

• Must meet 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.

Skills

• Ability to operate aerial lift trimmer or jarraff.
• Knowledge of safe practices and procedures.
• Proficiency in tree maintenance activities.
• Ability to maintain and track tools and equipment.
• Continuous improvement in climbing and tree maintenance skills.
• Ability to assist and communicate effectively with other crew members.
• Ability to enforce safety and maintain a clean work environment.
• Ability to perform storm work duties.

Benefits

• Health insurance benefits for medical, vision, and dental.
• 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.

Pay

TBD

Schedule

Full-time