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This position is for a Transmission contract at Wright Tree Service.

Job Type: Full-Time/Non-Exempt

Reports to: Foreperson/General Foreperson

• Trim and/or remove trees by climbing with the aid of a ladder, safety belt, climbing line, powered trimmer lift truck, or works from the ground using saws/pruners.
• Cut branches or trunk sections and drops or lowers them to the ground with lines.
• Use appropriate tools to fell trees or trimmed trunks and split them into manageable pieces.
• Spray stumps and brush with hand-spraying equipment to prevent further growth.
• Load and unload trucks with logs, stumps, brush, and debris and/or feed brush into a wood chipper.
• Repair slight damage to lawns, fences, and walks caused by tree trimming.
• Relay hand-signals, direct traffic, drive and operate trucks and equipment as assigned, and keep trucks and work area clear and orderly.
• Train new employees on proper procedures.
• Safeguard employees and public from hazards in and around work area. Cooperate with customer, police, and fire departments when blocking street or driveways. Set up barriers, warning signs, flags, etc. to protect employees as well as the public. Trained to perform tree and bucket rescue.
• Assume responsibility for the inspection and proper working conditions of tools, trucks, and other work equipment. Request repair or replacement of equipment when necessary.
• Work around hazardous equipment and in close proximity to energized power lines.
• Work around excessive noise from machines, chainsaws, wood chipper and must wear proper personal protective equipment.
• Be exposed to all temperatures and weather; will be exposed to nature, irritating plants, biting or stinging insects, dust, etc.
• May work on rough terrain.
• Help enforce on-the-job safety practices for crew members.
• Service truck, chipper and equipment, maintaining them in a neat, clean, and specified mechanical order. Report the need for equipment and truck maintenance to crew lead.
• Perform other related duties as required or assigned.

• Have a minimum of 3 months experience working on tree trimming or clearing crews and/or have successfully completed applicable performance reviews.
• Enforce on-the-job safety practices.
• Must be able to wear necessary personal protective equipment (PPE) as required.
• Need to be able to enter and exit a vehicle numerous times per day.
• Must be able to withstand exposure to all kinds of weather while completing work tasks such as rain, heat, sun, cold, snow.
• Must be able to write, read, and comprehend written and verbal job instructions/information.
• Must be able to communicate with others and represent Wright Tree Service in a professional manner.
• Possess the ability to lift, move, and maneuver up to 50 pounds on an infrequent basis and up to 30 pounds on a frequent basis.
• Ability to work long hours and overtime during emergencies (including holidays, weekends, storm work) and will be subject to call-out work.
• Ability to operate and service all required tools and equipment.
• Have a valid driver's license (dependent on Division and utility/contract requirements) and be able to pass a pre-employment drug test.
• Maintain a herbicide applicator or operators certification and license as required by Wright Tree Service and local, state, and federal law.
• Must have valid First-Aid and CPR cards.
• Must complete and pass a Climber Trainee Performance Review.

Wright Tree Service employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.