ISA Certified Arborist
Aerial Lift Trimmer/Bucket Operator : Uvalde, TX
ISA Certified Arborist, Laredo, Texas, United States, 78045
Job Category : Operations
Requisition Number : AERIA013773
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Posted: January 8, 2026
Full-Time
Rate: $21 USD per hour
Locations Showing 1 location
Pay or shift range: $21 USD to $22 USD
Note: This is an estimated pay range. Final offers are based on various factors, including skill set, experience, location, qualifications and other job‑related reasons.
Travel Required: Yes
Description The Aerial Lift Trimmer is responsible for trimming, pruning, and removing trees with the aid of a bucket truck or other equipment or tools.
All newly hired employees may be eligible for a $1,000 retention bonus, payable after completing six (6) months of continuous service with the company. Eligibility requires no prior employment with Xylem Tree Experts or Kendall Vegetation Services within the last year and a designated contract with AEP Texas, Perdanales, or Upsur Rural. No per diem is paid for this program.
Responsibilities
Always follow and help enforce safe practices and rules.
Assist in preparing truck and materials needed for each day at the General Foreperson’s direction.
Perform professional tree maintenance activities as directed by the 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.
Continuously observe and practice climbing and tree maintenance skills to improve professional abilities.
Be ready and willing to assist other crew members in all aspects of daily activities.
Safeguard employees and public from hazards by enforcing safe job practices, keeping the work area clean and orderly, and maintaining frequent voice communication with coworkers.
Perform duties for storm work as needed.
Experience Requirements Prior experience in electric utility vegetation management, construction, logging, landscaping, mechanical, or military industries is preferred. Previous aerial lift experience is also preferred.
Education Requirements High School diploma or education equivalent is preferred.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
Demonstrate a working knowledge of all knots, ropes, and rigging devices used in tree trimming and removal operations.
Identify tree species.
Familiar with electrical hazards and appropriate operating procedures when in proximity to electrical conductors and aerial techniques during emergency aloft situations.
Work and maneuver at considerable heights under varying and adverse weather conditions.
Possess physical strength, agility, good balance, depth perception, and the ability to hear verbal instructions from a distance.
Obtain and maintain first-aid certification and CPR.
Administer and implement emergency rescue techniques, including tree rescue and all applicable first aid techniques.
Quickly remove oneself from a potential danger area.
Wear necessary personal protective equipment (PPE).
Travel out of town for storm restoration work when needed.
Affirmative Action/EEO Statement Xylem Tree Experts and Kendall Vegetation Services provide equal employment opportunity to all individuals regardless of their race, color, creed, religion, gender, age, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by state, federal, or local law. This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.
Benefits Offered This is a full‑time position that offers health insurance benefits for medical, vision, and dental, as well as the option to enroll in a 401K.
AI Usage Disclaimer As part of our commitment to efficiency and innovation, we may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools during the recruiting and onboarding processes. These tools assist with tasks such as resume screening, interview scheduling, and communication. All decisions regarding hiring and employment are ultimately made by our human team. If you have questions or concerns about this process, please contact our HR department.
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Requisition Number : AERIA013773
Apply now
Posted: January 8, 2026
Full-Time
Rate: $21 USD per hour
Locations Showing 1 location
Pay or shift range: $21 USD to $22 USD
Note: This is an estimated pay range. Final offers are based on various factors, including skill set, experience, location, qualifications and other job‑related reasons.
Travel Required: Yes
Description The Aerial Lift Trimmer is responsible for trimming, pruning, and removing trees with the aid of a bucket truck or other equipment or tools.
All newly hired employees may be eligible for a $1,000 retention bonus, payable after completing six (6) months of continuous service with the company. Eligibility requires no prior employment with Xylem Tree Experts or Kendall Vegetation Services within the last year and a designated contract with AEP Texas, Perdanales, or Upsur Rural. No per diem is paid for this program.
Responsibilities
Always follow and help enforce safe practices and rules.
Assist in preparing truck and materials needed for each day at the General Foreperson’s direction.
Perform professional tree maintenance activities as directed by the 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.
Continuously observe and practice climbing and tree maintenance skills to improve professional abilities.
Be ready and willing to assist other crew members in all aspects of daily activities.
Safeguard employees and public from hazards by enforcing safe job practices, keeping the work area clean and orderly, and maintaining frequent voice communication with coworkers.
Perform duties for storm work as needed.
Experience Requirements Prior experience in electric utility vegetation management, construction, logging, landscaping, mechanical, or military industries is preferred. Previous aerial lift experience is also preferred.
Education Requirements High School diploma or education equivalent is preferred.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
Demonstrate a working knowledge of all knots, ropes, and rigging devices used in tree trimming and removal operations.
Identify tree species.
Familiar with electrical hazards and appropriate operating procedures when in proximity to electrical conductors and aerial techniques during emergency aloft situations.
Work and maneuver at considerable heights under varying and adverse weather conditions.
Possess physical strength, agility, good balance, depth perception, and the ability to hear verbal instructions from a distance.
Obtain and maintain first-aid certification and CPR.
Administer and implement emergency rescue techniques, including tree rescue and all applicable first aid techniques.
Quickly remove oneself from a potential danger area.
Wear necessary personal protective equipment (PPE).
Travel out of town for storm restoration work when needed.
Affirmative Action/EEO Statement Xylem Tree Experts and Kendall Vegetation Services provide equal employment opportunity to all individuals regardless of their race, color, creed, religion, gender, age, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by state, federal, or local law. This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.
Benefits Offered This is a full‑time position that offers health insurance benefits for medical, vision, and dental, as well as the option to enroll in a 401K.
AI Usage Disclaimer As part of our commitment to efficiency and innovation, we may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools during the recruiting and onboarding processes. These tools assist with tasks such as resume screening, interview scheduling, and communication. All decisions regarding hiring and employment are ultimately made by our human team. If you have questions or concerns about this process, please contact our HR department.
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