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.

　　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 insurances

　　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.

　　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, bucket, chipper, 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 property. Arranges with customer or property owner to obtain access, advises 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 work area

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

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

　　Performs tree and bucket rescue.

　　Trains new personnel.

　　Minimum Qualifications

　　Must be 18 years of age or older.

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

　　Familiar with the electrical hazard.

　　Possesses working knowledge and be able to 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 used include chainsaws, hydraulic tools, and hand tools as required.

　　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 preferred.Travel Requirements Physical Requirements:

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

　　OCCASIONAL (up to 33%): Stooping, Squatting, Climbing On/Off Truck, Climbing Ladders, Pushing, Reading, 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 in order to continuously meet the changing needs of our customers.

　　Individuals must be able to perform the essential functions of the position with or without a 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.