Climber - Lynchburg, VA

Climber - Lynchburg, VA

The Climber is responsible for climbing, pruning, and removing trees. 1-2 years previous professional experience climbing in line clearance is required to be considered for this role. Driver's license is preferred but not required. This role is full time with benefits and there may be overtime required.

Essential functions include always following and helping enforce safe practices and rules, climbing, pruning, and removing trees according to Foreperson's directives, loading and unloading trucks with logs, brush, and debris; lifting and feeding brush into brush chipper, working from the ground using hand saws, pole saws, pruners, hand pruners, loppers, and gas-powered chain saws, inspecting and ensuring proper working condition of all assigned tools and equipment, safeguarding 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, and performing duties for storm work as needed.

Supervisory responsibilities include no direct reports.

Experience requirements include prior experience in electric utility vegetation management, construction, logging, landscaping, mechanical, or military industries preferred; previous climbing experience is preferred. Education requirements include a high school diploma or education equivalent preferred.

Knowledge, skills, and abilities include demonstrating a working knowledge of all knots, ropes, and rigging devices used in tree trimming and removal operations, climbing and descending trees using rope and safety saddle, administering and implementing emergency rescue techniques, including tree rescue and all applicable first aid techniques, being 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, working and maneuvering at considerable heights under varying and adverse weather conditions, possessing physical strength and agility, good balance, good depth perception and the ability to hear verbal instructions from a distance, quickly removing yourself from a potential danger area, obtaining and maintaining first-aid certification and CPR, wearing necessary personal protective equipment (PPE), and traveling out of town for storm restoration work when needed.

This position requires employee to be able to pass a background check and drug screen as required for this job. Work authorization requirements include meeting 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.

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.

Reasonable Accommodation Statement: XKIG is an equal opportunity employer and complies with all federal, state, and local nondiscrimination laws, including the ADA. If you need a reasonable accommodation during the application or hiring process, please contact our Talent Acquisition team at View phone number on click.appcast.io.

Benefits offered include health insurance benefits for medical, vision, and dental, as well as the option for enrollment in a 401K. Paid Time Off (PTO) eligibility and accrual timelines 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.

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