Tree Climber
Description
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Job Summary
Climber I is a beginner level climber position responsible for working in trees to perform general tree care including pruning, cabling, bracing, lightning protection, and tree removals. Supports team in site clearing and chipping tree debris and disposing of tree debris.
Duties And Responsibilities
- Perform basic tree care operations such as pruning and limb removal on the ground and in small to medium sized trees (up to 60 feet in height)
- Access a tree safely according to company protocols after having made all the necessary inspections and assessments
- Safely and efficiently move throughout the canopy and remove branches without causing damage or injury
- Safe operation of powered equipment such as chippers, trucks, and blowers
- Basic to intermediate chainsaw skills and proficiency in both ground-based and canopy-based chainsaw techniques
- Effectively use hand tools such as hand saws, pole pruners, pole saws, rakes, and shovels to perform tree care tasks
- Maintain safe and organized work zone
- Effectively implement plans to prevent property damage and personal injury during tree care operations
Education And Experience
Deomonstration of role specific skills or verifiable requisite experience.
Able to successfully follow directions and established procedures related to roping and rigging, maintenance of equipment, adjustments to equipment, and reporting malfunctioning equipment.
Read and interpret documents such as sales orders, safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
Able to write routine reports and correspondence.
Able to perform mathematical operations (add, subtract, multiply and divide) using weight measurement, volume, and distance.
Able to calculate or estimate weight, volume and distance related to arboricultural field operations.
Apply critical thinking skills to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists.
Effective communication skills.
Communicate using hand signals with climbers to ensure safety and to perform work within acceptable standard.
Communicate verbally with the general public to direct them safely around the work area.
Able to become certified in EHAP, First-Aid and CPR.
Strong work ethic
Physical Demands/Requirements
- Work 8+ hours per day with applicable breaks x 5 days/week (during emergency work, mandatory overtime, after-hours, weekends, and holiday work may be required)
- EHAP certification would be a plus
- CDL B license would be a plus (not required)
- Ability to bend, stoop and twist continuously throughout the day
- Work outdoors in extreme conditions near automotive traffic and direct sunlight.
- Ability to work outdoors in all weather conditions including extreme conditions – temperatures may exceed 100 degrees Fahrenheit
- Ability to work in direct sunlight for extended periods of time
- Requires protective clothing and personal devices: Eye protection, safety vest, gloves, hard hat, ear plugs, long sleeved shirts, and work boots
Work Environment
- Work outdoors in extreme conditions near automotive traffic and direct sunlight.
- Ability to work outdoors in all weather conditions including extreme conditions – temperatures may exceed 100 degrees Fahrenheit
- Ability to work in direct sunlight for extended periods of time
- Requires protective clothing and personal devices: Eye protection, safety vest, gloves, hard hat, ear plugs, long sleeved shirts, and work boots
Brightview Landscapes LLC is an Equal Opportunity and E-Verify Employer.
This job description is subject to change at any time.
Pay Range
$30-$40
Benefits
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance
- Ancillary and voluntary products
- A 401k savings plan with employer contributions
- 6 to 9 company paid holidays per year
- Vacation and/or sick leave
- Tuition reimbursement
- Potential variable pay opportunities based on position and performance