Aerial Tree Trimmer - Storm Response & Travel

ISA Certified Arborist; Dickson (TN); On-site; USD 29,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401K

PTO

Job summary

Xylem Tree Experts and Kendall Vegetation Services is seeking an Aerial Lift Trimmer in Tennessee to trim, prune, and remove trees using a bucket truck or similar equipment. Candidates should have at least one year of aerial lift experience and a driver's license is preferred.

This full-time role offers a pay range of $21 to $23 per hour. Travel is required for storm restoration work. Benefits include health insurance and 401K, with PTO accrual as described during hiring.

Qualifications

• Must be able to demonstrate a working knowledge of all knots, ropes and rigging devices used in tree trimming and removal operations.
• Must be able to identify tree species.
• Must be familiar with electrical hazards and appropriate operating procedures near electrical conductors and aerial techniques in emergencies 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, depth perception and ability to hear verbal instructions from a distance.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain first-aid certification and CPR.
• Must be able to administer and implement emergency rescue techniques, including tree rescue and all applicable first aid techniques.
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• Must be able to wear necessary personal protective equipment (PPE).
• Must be able to travel out of town for storm restoration work when needed.

Responsibilities

• Always follow and help enforce safe practices and rules
• Assist in preparing truck and materials needed for each day at General Foreperson’s direction
• Perform professional tree maintenance activities as directed by General Foreperson
• 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
• 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 activities
• Safeguard 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
• Perform duties for storm work as needed

Skills

knots & rigging

tree species identification

height work awareness

first-aid & CPR

emergency rescue techniques

PPE use

storm response

Education

High School diploma or GED

Job description

Xylem Tree Experts and Kendall Vegetation Services is seeking an Aerial Lift Trimmer in Tennessee to trim, prune, and remove trees using a bucket truck or similar equipment. Candidates should have at least one year of aerial lift experience and a driver's license is preferred.

This full-time role offers a pay range of $21 to $23 per hour. Travel is required for storm restoration work. Benefits include health insurance and 401K, with PTO accrual as described during hiring.