Climber

Tree Climber Position

A Climber uses sophisticated climbing and rigging techniques to cut away dead or excess branches from trees or shrubs to maintain right-of-way for roads, sidewalks, or utilities. This position improves the appearance, health, and value of trees. As a Climber, you will prune/treat trees or shrubs using handsaws, hand pruners, clippers, and power pruners. You will work off the ground in the tree canopy in this position and may use truck-mounted lifts.

Duties and Responsibilities Include Essential Duties:

• Cuts away dead and excess branches from trees
• Clears branches around power lines, using climbing equipment or buckets of extended truck booms
• Cables, braces, ties, bolts, stakes, and guides trees and branches to provide support
• Cleans, sharpens, and lubricates tools and equipment
• Inspects trees to determine if they have diseases or pest problems
• Supervises others engaged in tree trimming work and trains lower-level employees
• Operates boom trucks, stump chippers, brush chippers, power saws, sprayers, and other equipment
• Prunes, cuts down, fertilizes, and sprays trees as directed by tree surgeons
• Transplants and removes trees and shrubs and prepares trees for moving
• Duties and responsibilities may change with or without notice

What You'll Bring to the Team:

• Semi-skilled in mechanics
• Proficient in proper tree groundwork, including but not limited to basic tree pruning and tree removal
• Must be able to complete a proficiency test consisting of climbing, knot tying, and chainsaw maintenance
• Demonstrate an understanding of the safe handling and operation of chainsaws, chippers, and stump grinders
• Valid driver's license with an acceptable driving record per Company requirements
• Knowledge of essential job functions and responsibilities
• Attention to detail
• Organizational skills
• Strong oral and written communication skills
• Ability to problem solve
• Meet all physical requirements of the position
• Pass all drug and alcohol screens as required by Company policy and, if applicable, required by DOT regulations
• 18 years of age or older, or 21 if CDL is required
• Legally authorized to work in the United States