Aerial Lift Tree Trimmer & Climber – Storm Response Ready

ISA Certified Arborist; Buffalo (NY); On-site; USD 36,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Union representation

Healthcare and retirement benefits

Job summary

XKIG in Buffalo, NY is seeking an Aerial Lift Trimmer/Climber. You will trim, prune, and remove trees using a bucket truck and related equipment, following safety protocols and supporting daily crew operations.

The role requires climbing ability, knowledge of knots and rigging, and the capacity to work at heights. Union representation and potential healthcare/retirement benefits are offered; travel for storm work may be required.

Qualifications

• Must demonstrate working knowledge of knots, ropes, and rigging used in tree trimming and removal
• Must identify tree species
• Familiarity with electrical hazards and operating procedures near conductors and aloft
• Able to work at considerable heights under varying weather conditions
• Must maintain physical strength, balance, depth perception, and hearing instructions
• Must obtain and maintain first-aid certification and CPR
• Must implement emergency rescue techniques, including tree rescue and first aid
• Must wear required PPE and travel for storm restoration work when needed

Responsibilities

• Follow safe practices and help enforce safety rules
• Prepare truck and materials for daily work
• Perform professional tree maintenance as directed
• Clear and trim vegetation away from utility lines
• Clean up and dispose of debris
• Maintain tools and equipment
• Improve climbing and tree maintenance skills
• Assist crew members as needed
• Maintain safe work area and communicate with team
• Perform duties for storm work as required

Skills

Knots and rigging

Tree species identification

Electrical hazard awareness

Working at height

Physical strength and agility

First aid & CPR certification

Emergency tree rescue

PPE usage

Storm restoration travel

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Tools

Aerial lift experience

Bucket truck operation

Job description

XKIG in Buffalo, NY is seeking an Aerial Lift Trimmer/Climber. You will trim, prune, and remove trees using a bucket truck and related equipment, following safety protocols and supporting daily crew operations.

The role requires climbing ability, knowledge of knots and rigging, and the capacity to work at heights. Union representation and potential healthcare/retirement benefits are offered; travel for storm work may be required.