Aerial Lift Operator

This role is responsible for assisting with the clearing & removal of trees along electrical power lines and right-of-ways. A Bucket Operator operates an aerial lift device to reach branches interfering with electric lines.

TREES has developed a reputation for professionalism, quality, safety, and dependability. If this sounds like you, apply today!

As a market leader in the industry, TREES, LLC is one of the largest utility vegetation management service companies in the United States.

Job Type : Full-Time +, Non-Exempt

Pay : Competitive, Hourly

Benefits:

• Company Sponsored Retirement Plan

• Health Insurance (Medical/Dental/Vision)

• Employee Assistance Program

• Life, long-term/short-term disability insurance

Essential Functions & Responsibilities:

• Plans, assigns, directs, checks, and coordinates work.

• Responsible for quality and quantity of production and for following safe practices and rules while clearing and trimming trees and brush away from utility lines.

• Removes branches and tree material.

• Operates a Bucket near energized lines.

• Cleans up and disposes of all debris.

• Operates and services equipment, such as gasoline, hydraulic tools, power saws, power winches, buckets, chippers, and sprayers.

• Uses hand tools, such as axes, hand lines, saws, block and tackle, pruners, etc.

• Sprays brush and stumps, making proper and selective application of herbicides.

• Obtains written or oral permission from property owners to trim or remove trees or perform other work on the property. Arranges with the customer or property owner to obtain access, advise of interruption, explains work to be done, etc.

• Promotes and maintains good customer and public relations through the effective accomplishment of assigned work and the appropriate behavior of employees on the crew.

• Safeguards employees and the public from hazards in and around the work area

• Cooperates with customers, police, and fire departments when blocking streets or driveways.

• Sets up barriers, warning signs, flags, markers, etc. to protect employees and the public.

• Performs tree and bucket rescue.

• Trains new personnel.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Must be 18 years of age or older.

• 2+ year(s) experience in a similar position/industry.

• Familiar with electrical hazards.

• Possesses working knowledge and can identify tree and shrub species.

• Exposed to hazards of working near power equipment, traffic, high voltage wires, and falling limbs.

• Able to enter and exit a vehicle numerous times a day.

• Uses machines, tools, equipment, and work aides, including chainsaws, hydraulic tools, and hand tools.

• Reliable transportation to and from the show-up location.

Education & Experience

• High School Diploma or GED equivalent preferred.

Pre-Screen

• Upon offer, employees may be required to complete and pass a pre-employment drug screen, background, and/or MVR check.

License & Certifications:

• Valid driver's license required.

Travel Requirements:

• none.

Physical Requirements:

• RARE (less than 10%): Sitting, Kneeling, Crawling, Color Vision, Climbing Stairs

• OCCASIONAL (up to 33%): Stooping, Squatting, Climbing On/Off Trucks, Climbing Ladders, Pushing, Reading, and Lifting up to 50 lbs.

• FREQUENT (up to 66%): Carrying, Pulling, Balancing, body-twisting, Hearing/Speech Range, Lifting, Lifting up to 10 lbs., Manual Dexterity, Speaking Clearly, Walking

• CONTINUOUS (up to 100%): Standing, Sense of Touch, Gripping, Seeing, Reaching, range-of-motion, Depth Perception, Lifting over 10 lbs. to 50 lbs., Climbing

Safety

Due to the inherently dangerous nature of the industry and requirements to work with or around hazardous equipment, employees must have sufficient eyesight to judge distance/coordination of equipment and tools, be able to maintain attention and concentration for extended periods, be able to withstand exposure to all kinds of weather while completing work assignments, be able to wear personal protective equipment as necessary, be able to enter and exit a vehicle numerous times a day, have the endurance necessary to traverse various terrain, be capable of performing job duties throughout a standard 8- or 10-hour day, be able to communicate with others, read, write, and comprehend written/verbal job instructions and information, and communicate and handle conflict professionally.

• Works in all temperatures and will be exposed to nature i.e., irritating plants and biting or stinging insects.

• Works near energized parts or equipment.

• Works in traffic.

• Works around excessive noise from machines, jackhammers, gas drills, and other equipment with proper hearing protection.

About Us:

TREES, LLC is a provider of professional vegetation management services to utility and municipal customers nationwide. As the company has grown over the past 60 years, so has the scope of the services we provide to continuously meet the changing needs of our customers.

Individuals must be able to perform the essential functions of the position with or without reasonable accommodation. Individuals with a disability who desire a reasonable accommodation should contact the ADA Coordinator at 1-800-248-8733, ext. 1339.

An Equal Opportunity Employer.