Climber
5 months ago
- Cuts away dead and excess branches from trees
- Clears branches around power lines, using climbing equipment or buckets of extended truck booms
- Cables, braces, ties, bolts, stakes, and guides trees and branches to provide support
- Cleans, sharpens, and lubricates tools and equipment
- Inspects trees to determine if they have diseases or pest problems
- Supervises others engaged in tree trimming work and trains lower-level employees
- Operates boom trucks, stump chippers, brush chippers, power saws, sprayers, and other equipment
- Prunes, cuts down, fertilizes, and sprays trees as directed by tree surgeons
- Transplants and removes trees and shrubs and prepares trees for moving
- Duties and responsibilities may change with or without notice
- Semi-skilled in mechanics
- Proficient in proper tree groundwork, including but not limited to basic tree pruning and tree removal
- Must be able to complete a proficiency test consisting of climbing, knot tying, and chainsaw maintenance
- Demonstrate an understanding of the safe handling and operation of chainsaws, chippers, and stump grinders
- Valid driver's license with an acceptable driving record per Company requirements
- Knowledge of essential job functions and responsibilities
- Attention to detail
- Organizational skills
- Strong oral and written communication skills
- Ability to problem solve
- Meet all physical requirements of the position
- Pass all drug and alcohol screens as required by Company policy and, if applicable, required by DOT regulations
- 18 years of age or older, or 21 if CDL is required
- Legally authorized to work in the United States
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