Climber - Lafayette, LA

Essential Functions

• Follow and help enforce safe practices and rules
• Climb, prune, and remove trees according to Foreperson’s directives
• Load and unload trucks with logs, brush, and debris; lifts and feeds brush into brush chipper
• Inspect and ensure proper working condition of all assigned tools and equipment
• Safeguard employees and public from hazards in and around the work area by enforcing safe job practices, keeping 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
• 1-2 years previous climbing experience is required

Education Requirements

• A high school diploma or education equivalent preferred

Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities

• Working knowledge of all knots, ropes, and rigging devices used in tree trimming and removal operations
• Ability to climb and descend trees using rope and safety saddle
• Ability to administer and implement emergency rescue techniques, including tree rescue and all applicable first aid techniques
• Familiarity with electrical hazards and appropriate operating procedures when in proximity to electrical conductors and aerial rescue techniques in the event of an emergency aloft
• Physical strength and agility, good balance, good depth perception, and the ability to hear verbal instructions from a distance
• Ability to quickly remove oneself from a potential danger area
• Ability to obtain and maintain first-aid certification and CPR
• Ability to wear necessary personal protective equipment (PPE)
• Ability to travel out of town for storm restoration work when needed