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Experienced Aerial Lift Operator with DL - Union
Utilities Service, LLC
New Milford, NJ (Onsite)
Full-Time
We are currently seeking a **EXPERIENCED AERIAL LIFT** **OPERATOR to join our team.**
**ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS** **:**
Under the direct supervision of the Foreperson, an Experienced Aerial Lift Operator:
+ 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.
+ Must be familiar with the electrical hazard.
+ 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.
+ 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.
+ 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.
**Minimum Requirements** .
+ Due to the inherently dangerous nature of the industry and requirements to work with or around hazardous equipment, employees must be able to maintain attention and concentration for extended periods of time.
+ Must be able to wear necessary PPE as necessary.
+ Must be able to enter and exit a vehicle numerous times a day.
+ Must be able to withstand exposure to all kinds of weather while completing work assignments, i.e., rain, heat, sun, cold.
+ Must be able to stand for extended periods of time.
+ Must be able to read and comprehend written and verbal job instructions/information.
+ Must be able to verbally communicate with other crew members and fully understand instructions and information.
+ Must be familiar with electrical hazards.
+ Work demands physical energy, twisting, some lifting ability, and hand-to-eye coordination.
+ Uses machines, tools, equipment, and work aides used include chainsaws, hydraulic tools, and hand tools as required.
+ Must have transportation to and from the show up location.
+ Must pass a pre-employment drug test.
+ Must pass a background check according to region guidelines.
+ Must be able to travel to various show up locations within the region.
+ Must have a valid driver's license.
+ Must be willing to pay union dues.
+ Must pass a background check.
+ Must pass a pre-employment drug test.
**Physical Requirements:**
- - -
**Key:**
_Rarely_ = less than 10%
_Occasionally_ =up to 33%
_Frequently_ = up to 66%
_Continuously_ = 67% to 100%
- - -
**Standing:** _Continuously_
**Seeing:** _Continuously_
**Walking:** _Frequently_
**Reading:** _Occasionally_
**Sitting:** _Rarely_
**Reaching:** _Continuously_
**Stooping:** _Occasionally_
**Range of Motion:** _Continuously_
**Kneeling:** _Rarely_
**Hearing - Speech Range:** _Frequently_
**Squatting:** _Occasionally_
**Depth Perception:** _Continuously_
**Body Twisting:** _Frequently_
**Color Vision:** _Rarely_
**Crawling:** _Rarely_
**Lifting:** _Frequently_
**Sense of Touch:** _Continuously_
**Carrying:** _Frequently_
**Manual Dexterity:** _Frequently_
**Pushing:** _Occasionally_
**Speaking Clearly:** _Frequently_
**Pulling:** _Frequently_
**Seeing Distant:** _Continuously_
**Climbing Ladders:** _Occasionally_
**Climbing On/Off Truck:** _Occasionally_
**Climbing Stairs:** _Rarely_
**Climbing:** _Continuously_
**Balancing:** _Frequently_
**Gripping:** _Continuously_
**Lifting up to 10 lbs:** _Frequently_
**Lifting over 10 lbs to 50 lbs:** _Continuously_
**Lifting up to 50 lbs:** _Occasionally_
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
An Equal Opportunity Employer, including disabled and vets.
**ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS** **:**
Under the direct supervision of the Foreperson, an Experienced Aerial Lift Operator:
+ 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.
+ Must be familiar with the electrical hazard.
+ 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.
+ 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.
+ 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.
**Minimum Requirements** .
+ Due to the inherently dangerous nature of the industry and requirements to work with or around hazardous equipment, employees must be able to maintain attention and concentration for extended periods of time.
+ Must be able to wear necessary PPE as necessary.
+ Must be able to enter and exit a vehicle numerous times a day.
+ Must be able to withstand exposure to all kinds of weather while completing work assignments, i.e., rain, heat, sun, cold.
+ Must be able to stand for extended periods of time.
+ Must be able to read and comprehend written and verbal job instructions/information.
+ Must be able to verbally communicate with other crew members and fully understand instructions and information.
+ Must be familiar with electrical hazards.
+ Work demands physical energy, twisting, some lifting ability, and hand-to-eye coordination.
+ Uses machines, tools, equipment, and work aides used include chainsaws, hydraulic tools, and hand tools as required.
+ Must have transportation to and from the show up location.
+ Must pass a pre-employment drug test.
+ Must pass a background check according to region guidelines.
+ Must be able to travel to various show up locations within the region.
+ Must have a valid driver's license.
+ Must be willing to pay union dues.
+ Must pass a background check.
+ Must pass a pre-employment drug test.
**Physical Requirements:**
- - -
**Key:**
_Rarely_ = less than 10%
_Occasionally_ =up to 33%
_Frequently_ = up to 66%
_Continuously_ = 67% to 100%
- - -
**Standing:** _Continuously_
**Seeing:** _Continuously_
**Walking:** _Frequently_
**Reading:** _Occasionally_
**Sitting:** _Rarely_
**Reaching:** _Continuously_
**Stooping:** _Occasionally_
**Range of Motion:** _Continuously_
**Kneeling:** _Rarely_
**Hearing - Speech Range:** _Frequently_
**Squatting:** _Occasionally_
**Depth Perception:** _Continuously_
**Body Twisting:** _Frequently_
**Color Vision:** _Rarely_
**Crawling:** _Rarely_
**Lifting:** _Frequently_
**Sense of Touch:** _Continuously_
**Carrying:** _Frequently_
**Manual Dexterity:** _Frequently_
**Pushing:** _Occasionally_
**Speaking Clearly:** _Frequently_
**Pulling:** _Frequently_
**Seeing Distant:** _Continuously_
**Climbing Ladders:** _Occasionally_
**Climbing On/Off Truck:** _Occasionally_
**Climbing Stairs:** _Rarely_
**Climbing:** _Continuously_
**Balancing:** _Frequently_
**Gripping:** _Continuously_
**Lifting up to 10 lbs:** _Frequently_
**Lifting over 10 lbs to 50 lbs:** _Continuously_
**Lifting up to 50 lbs:** _Occasionally_
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, including disabled and vets.
Recommended Skills
- Drilling Operations
- Hydraulics
- Public Relations
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- Lathes
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