Tree Trimmer / Climber

Remote • Posted 11 hours ago • Updated 11 hours ago

Full Time

Remote

USD 30,632.00 per year

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Supervision
Management
Electrical Systems
First Aid
Startups
PASS
Apache Storm
Life Insurance
Insurance

Summary

Tree Trimmer / Climber Job Description

Under the direct supervision of the Crew Leader, the Climber Trimmer works in trimming and cleaning vegetation that grows within specified distances from overhead electric lines and right of ways set by utility companies. Using sophisticated climbing and rigging techniques, cut away dead or excess branches from trees or shrubs to maintain right-of-way for roads, sidewalks, or utilities, or to improve appearance, health, and value of tree. Prune or treat trees or shrubs using handsaws, hand pruners, clippers, and power pruners. Works off the ground in the tree canopy and may use truck-mounted lift.

Job Responsibilities

Line Trimming and Clearing.
Trims and clears lines of vegetation as directed by Crew Leader.
Can operate a chipper, chain saws, other equipment and tools.
Can work in close proximity to energized lines but no closer than Minimum Approach Distance with regard to amount of voltage.
May perform as a Flagger to direct movement of traffic.
Cleans, sharpens and maintains chainsaws and hand tools.
May be able to apply herbicide to vegetation.
Trims or remove hazardous trees from around electric lines.
Cuts underbrush and debris.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Ability to trim trees around energized conductors.
Ability to climb using rope and saddle.
Ability to I.D all electrical systems.
Ability to tie all knots used in tree trimming and knowledge of when to use them.
Ability to safely operate chain saws while aloft in trees and learn rigging techniques.
Able to comply with all OSHA laws, and all company policies, procedures and safety rules.
Ability to follow orders in sequence and communicate effectively.
Must have any combination of education and experience which provides the necessary technical qualifications listed above.
Must have and maintain certification in CPR and First Aid.
Must have transportation to and from the startup location.
Must pass a pre-employment drug screen.
Must be 18 years of age or older.

Physical Requirements:

Standing: Required, Occasionally, Frequently, Constantly
Walking: Required, Occasionally
Reading: Required, Frequently
Sitting: Required
Reaching: Occasionally, Constantly
Stooping: Occasionally, Frequently
Kneeling: Required, Occasionally
Squatting: Required, Occasionally
Crawling: Required
Lifting: Required, Frequently
Carrying: Required, Frequently
Pushing: Required, Occasionally
Pulling: Required, Occasionally
Climbing Ladders: Required
Climbing On/Off Truck: Required
Climbing Stairs: Required, Frequently
Climbing: Occasionally, Constantly
Balancing: Required, Occasionally
Gripping: Occasionally, Constantly
Lifting up to 10 lbs: Required, Occasionally
Lifting over 10 lbs to 50 lbs: Required, Occasionally
Lifting up to 50 lbs: Required, Occasionally

Key

Rarely = less than 10%
Occasionally = up to 33%
Frequently = up to 66%
Continuously = 67% to 100%

Candidates must be available for full-time work, including 10 to 12-hour shifts, with the potential for up to 7 days per week during storm season. Weekend and holiday availability is also required.

Benefits

Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance
Term Life, AD&D Insurance, and Voluntary Life Insurance
Disability Income Protection Insurance
Paid holidays
PTO Available
Employee assistance program

Work Location: Must travel to different work locations as needed.

Compensation details: 18.5-22 Hourly Wage

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