Trimmer B (AES)

About the role

The Trimmer B is a skilled climber or trimmer at a mid-level position contributing to either a conventional crew or a bucket crew. The Trimmer B is responsible for performing most aerial tasks, excluding the most challenging tree removals or overhang removals.

Responsibilities

• Prioritize safety as a core value and uphold all safety measures.
• Demonstrate trustworthiness and responsibility in all job-related activities.
• Possess a comprehensive understanding of proper pruning techniques, including natural and directional pruning.
• Possess all the requirements for the Climber C classification.
• Demonstrate expertise in climbing trees near energized lines and performing various maintenance tasks, except for the most difficult ones.
• Safely remove overhangs with suitable assistance and conduct routine pruning around open wire secondary and primary electrical conductors.
• Able to safely remove most trees that present a danger to owner facilities.
• Possess a solid working knowledge of chipper, split-dump, chain saws, and bucket equipment (if applicable).
• Familiarity with procedures for maintaining excellent customer relations.
• If assigned to a bucket crew, possess a solid understanding of bucket operations.
• Able to acquire the necessary skills for effectively utilizing the bucket and hydraulic circular saw to accomplish various tree-related tasks within the equipment's limitations.
• Readily join storm restoration efforts in times of need.

Requirements

• Minimum 1+ year of relevant experience.
• Able to read and communicate effectively in English.
• Bilingual (Spanish / English) a plus.
• Valid driver’s license.
• A Commercial Driver’s License is strongly preferred.
• Able to travel long distances on short notice, when required.
• Able to work for extended periods in various locations, when required.
• Able to lift in excess of 50 lbs.
• Willing to work over-time when requested.
• Able to read/write and communicate effectively.
• Capable of receiving and following directions.
• Able to work at heights and/or confined spaces.
• Must be able to work outside, frequently in inclement weather.
• Does all other related work as required to complete the job.
• Capable of performing rigorous physical labor.
• Understands proper use of company radio.
• Understands the proper use and maintenance of hand tools.
• Understands when to wear personal protective equipment.
• Properly inspect Personal Protective Equipment (PPE).
• Maintain company vehicles, equipment, and tools in good working order.
• Capable of working at heights and/or confined spaces.
• Must be able to work outside, frequently in inclement weather.
• Does all other related work as required to complete the job.
• Capable of performing rigorous physical labor.
• Understands proper use of company radio.
• Understands the proper use and maintenance of hand tools.
• Understands when to wear personal protective equipment.
• Properly inspect Personal Protective Equipment (PPE).
• Maintain company vehicles, equipment, and tools in good working order.
• Capable of working at heights and/or confined spaces.
• Must be able to work outside, frequently in inclement weather.
• Does all other related work as required to complete the job.
• Capable of performing rigorous physical labor.
• Understands proper use of company radio.
• Understands the proper use and maintenance of hand tools.
• Understands when to wear personal protective equipment.
• Properly inspect Personal Protective Equipment (PPE).
• Maintain company vehicles, equipment, and tools in good working order.
• Capable of working at heights and/or confined spaces.
• Must be able to work outside, frequently in inclement weather.
• Does all other related work as required to complete the job.
• Capable of performing rigorous physical labor.
• Understands proper use of company radio.
• Understands the proper use and maintenance of hand tools.
• Understands when to wear personal protective equipment.
• Properly inspect Personal Protective Equipment (PPE).
• Maintain company vehicles, equipment, and tools in good working order.
• Capable of working at heights and/or confined spaces.
• Must be able to work outside, frequently in inclement weather.
• Does all other related work as required to complete the job.
• Capable of performing rigorous physical labor.
• Understands proper use of company radio.
• Understands the proper use and maintenance of hand tools.
• Understands when to wear personal protective equipment.
• Properly inspect Personal Protective Equipment (PPE).
• Maintain company vehicles, equipment, and tools in good working order.
• Capable of working at heights and/or confined spaces.
• Must be able to work outside, frequently in inclement weather.
• Does all other related work as required to complete the job.
• Capable of performing rigorous physical labor.
• Understands proper use of company radio.
• Understands the proper use and maintenance of hand tools.
• Understands when to wear personal protective equipment.
• Properly inspect Personal Protective Equipment (PPE).
• Maintain company vehicles, equipment, and tools in good working order.
• Capable of working at heights and/or confined spaces.
• Must be able to work outside, frequently in inclement weather.
• Does all other related work as required to complete the job.
• Capable of performing rigorous physical labor.
• Understands proper use of company radio.
• Understands the proper use and maintenance of hand tools.
• Understands when to wear personal protective equipment.
• Properly inspect Personal Protective Equipment (PPE).
• Maintain company vehicles, equipment, and tools in good working order.
• Capable of working at heights and/or confined spaces.
• Must be able to work outside, frequently in inclement weather.
• Does all other related work as required to complete the job.
• Capable of performing rigorous physical labor.
• Understands proper use of company radio.
• Understands the proper use and maintenance of hand tools.
• Understands when to wear personal protective equipment.
• Properly inspect Personal Protective Equipment (PPE).
• Maintain company vehicles, equipment, and tools in good working order.
• Capable of working at heights and/or confined spaces.
• Must be able to work outside, frequently in inclement weather.
• Does all other related work as required to complete the job.
• Capable of performing rigorous physical labor.
• Understands proper use of company radio.
• Understands the proper use and maintenance of hand tools.
• Understands when to wear personal protective equipment.
• Properly inspect Personal Protective Equipment (PPE).
• Maintain company vehicles, equipment, and tools in good working order.
• Capable of working at heights and/or confined spaces.
• Must be able to work outside, frequently in inclement weather.
• Does all other related work as required to complete the job.
• Capable of performing rigorous physical labor.
• Understands proper use of company radio.
• Understands the proper use and maintenance of hand tools.
• Understands when to wear personal protective equipment.
• Properly inspect Personal Protective Equipment (PPE).
• Maintain company vehicles, equipment, and tools in good working order.
• Capable of working at heights and/or confined spaces.
• Must be able to work outside, frequently in inclement weather.
• Does all other related work as required to complete the job.
• Capable of performing rigorous physical labor.
• Understands proper use of company radio.
• Understands the proper use and maintenance of hand tools.
• Understands when to wear personal protective equipment.
• Properly inspect Personal Protective Equipment (PPE).
• Maintain company vehicles, equipment, and tools in good working order.
• Capable of working at heights and/or confined spaces.
• Must be able to work outside, frequently in inclement weather.
• Does all other related work as required to complete the job.
• Capable of performing rigorous physical labor.
• Understands proper use of company radio.
• Understands the proper use and maintenance of hand tools.
• Understands when to wear personal protective equipment.
• Properly inspect Personal Protective Equipment (PPE).
• Maintain company vehicles, equipment, and tools in good working order.
• Capable of working at heights and/or confined spaces.
• Must be able to work outside, frequently in inclement weather.
• Does all other related work as required to complete the job.
• Capable of performing rigorous physical labor.
• Understands proper use of company radio.
• Understands the proper use and maintenance of hand tools.
• Understands when to wear personal protective equipment.
• Properly inspect Personal Protective Equipment (PPE).
• Maintain company vehicles, equipment, and tools in good working order.
• Capable of working at heights and/or confined spaces.
• Must be able to work outside, frequently in inclement weather.
• Does all other related work as required to complete the job.
• Capable of performing rigorous physical labor.
• Understands proper use of company radio.
• Understands the proper use and maintenance of hand tools.
• Understands when to wear personal protective equipment.
• Properly inspect Personal Protective Equipment (PPE).
• Maintain company vehicles, equipment, and tools in good working order.
• Capable of working at heights and/or confined spaces.
• Must be able to work outside, frequently in inclement weather.
• Does all other related work as required to complete the job.
• Capable of performing rigorous physical labor.
• Understands proper use of company radio.
• Understands the proper use and maintenance of hand tools.
• Understands when to wear personal protective equipment.
• Properly inspect Personal Protective Equipment (PPE).
• Maintain company vehicles, equipment, and tools in good working order.
• Capable of working at heights and/or confined spaces.
• Must be able to work outside, frequently in inclement weather.
• Does all other related work as required to complete the job.
• Capable of performing rigorous physical labor.
• Understands proper use of company radio.
• Understands the proper use and maintenance of hand tools.
• Understands when to wear personal protective equipment.
• Properly inspect Personal Protective Equipment (PPE).
• Maintain company vehicles, equipment