Climber/Trimmer - Buffalo, NY

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
• Previous climbing experience is preferred

Education Requirements

A high school diploma or education equivalent is 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 yourself 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

Work Authorization Requirements

Must meet I-9 requirements. This employer participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S.

Benefits Offered

This is a union-represented role, with pay and benefits (which may include healthcare and retirement plans) provided in accordance with the applicable labor agreement. Benefits offered may include paid time off (PTO) eligibility and accrual timelines which vary by position with some roles gaining PTO immediately and others becoming eligible after a set period of employment. Details are provided during the hiring process and may vary for Union hires.