AERIAL LIFT TRIMMER WITH CDL - Calhoun, GA

Kendall; Georgia (VT); On-site; USD 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in vegetation management is seeking dedicated Aerial Lift Trimmers to join their team. This role involves working outdoors in varying conditions, performing essential tasks such as trimming and removing trees near utility lines. The company offers top pay for CDL drivers, including a retention bonus, along with comprehensive benefits and opportunities for skill development. If you are physically fit, safety-conscious, and ready to work at heights, this could be the perfect opportunity for you to grow your career in a supportive environment.

Benefits

401(K)

Paid Holidays

Vacation

Referral Bonuses

Safety Instruction

Qualifications

• Must demonstrate knowledge of knots, ropes, and rigging devices.
• Familiarity with electrical hazards and safety procedures required.

Responsibilities

• Trim, prune, and remove trees using a bucket truck.
• Prepare truck and materials for daily operations.
• Maintain tools and equipment, ensuring safety.

Skills

CDL Driver’s License

Tree Trimming Techniques

Safety Practices

Physical Strength and Agility

Tools

Bucket Truck

Rigging Devices

Job description

Georgia, USA Req #2461

Sunday, September 24, 2023

Kendall Vegetation Services has been in business for over 60 years and provides full-service vegetation management for the Utilities industry in 14 states. Starting as a commercial tree trimming company, we also provide services such as storm and emergency restoration, line clearance, herbicide application, and transmission right-of-way maintenance and mowing.

TOP PAY FOR CDL DRIVERS including $1,000 Retention Bonus

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 duties include:
• Assist in preparing truck and materials needed for each day
• Clear and trim trees and brush away from utility lines; remove branches and tree material
• Clean up and dispose of all debris
• Maintain and keep track of all tools and equipment used in daily operations
• Safeguard employees and public from hazards in and around the work area by enforcing safe job practices, keeping work area clean and orderly, and having frequent voice communication with co-workers

Specific requirements include:
• Must be able to work outdoors under varying and sometimes adverse weather conditions
• Must have and maintain a CDL Driver’s License if hired for a driving position
• Must be able to demonstrate a working knowledge of all knots, ropes, and rigging devices used in tree trimming and removal operations.
• 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 travel out of town for storm restoration work when needed

We provide safety instruction from day one and every day throughout your employment, a comprehensive benefit plan, 401(K), paid holidays, vacation, referral bonuses, and opportunities to learn other skills for promotions.

Kendall is an equal opportunity at will employer and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of age, race, religion, color, disability, sex, sexual orientation or national origin.