Job Details

Overview

The Climber is responsible for climbing, pruning, and removing trees.

Pay

• Pay or shift range: $19 USD to $26 USD. This is an estimated pay range for this position. Final offers are based on various factors, including skill set, experience, location, qualifications and other job-related reasons.

Travel Required

Yes

Description

The Climber is responsible for climbing, pruning, and removing trees.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Always follow and help enforce safe practices and rules.
• Climb, prune, and remove trees according to Forepersons directives.
• Load and unload trucks with logs, brush, and debris; lift and feed brush into a brush chipper.
• Work from the ground using hand saws, pole saws, pruners, hand pruners, loppers, and gas-powered chain saws.
• Inspect and ensure proper working condition of all assigned tools and equipment.
• Safeguard employees and the public from hazards in and around the work area by enforcing safe job practices, keeping the work area clean and orderly, and staying in frequent voice communication with co-workers.
• Perform duties for storm work as needed.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

Climbers have no direct reports.

EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS

Prior experience in electric utility vegetation management, construction, logging, landscaping, mechanical, or military industries preferred. 12 years of previous climbing experience is required.

EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS

High School diploma or education equivalent preferred.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

• Must be able to demonstrate a working knowledge of all knots, ropes, and rigging devices used in tree trimming and removal operations.
• Must be able to climb and descend trees using rope and safety saddle.
• Must be able to administer and implement emergency rescue techniques, including tree rescue and all applicable first aid techniques.
• Must be familiar with electrical hazards and appropriate operating procedure when in proximity to electrical conductors and aerial rescue techniques in the event of an emergency aloft.
• Must be able to work and maneuver at considerable heights under varying and adverse weather conditions.
• Must possess physical strength and agility, good balance, good depth perception and the ability to hear verbal instructions from a distance.
• Must be able to quickly remove yourself from a potential danger area.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain first-aid certification and CPR.
• Must be able to wear necessary personal protective equipment (PPE).
• Must be able to travel out of town for storm restoration work when needed.

This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Other duties, responsibilities, and activities may change or be assigned at any time with or without notice.

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.

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities required of the employee for this job. Duties, obligations, and activities may change at any time, with or without notice.

Benefits Offered:

This is a full-time position that offers health insurance benefits for medical, vision, and dental, as well as the option for enrollment in a 401K.

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Travel Required

Yes. Travel is required during storm restoration work when needed.

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