Outdoor Climber

Tree Trimmer
The Tree Trimmer role is a qualified Line Clearance Tree Trimmer responsible for pruning and removing trees, limbs and shrubs away from power lines to reduce vegetation interference. This role utilizes various types of equipment, tools, and techniques to perform basic tree maintenance while addressing growth patterns and ensuring tree health and appearance.
Loads vehicles and equipment with manageable size limbs and logs not suited for wood chipping.
Trims, removes and/or fells trees using climbing equipment, such as a powered trimmer lift truck, safety belt, climbing line, and ladder. Works aloft to cut branches or trunk sections and drop or lower them to the ground with rigging lines.
Uses appropriate tools on the ground to fell trees or spars and split them into manageable pieces.
Works around hazardous equipment and may work in close proximity to energized power lines while under the direct supervision of a qualified line clearance tree trimmer. Once the prerequisites for qualification have been met, may provide direct supervision of the activities of non-qualified employees working in close proximity to energized conductors.
Maintains appropriate application records.
Adheres to and helps educate less experienced employees on company policies, procedures, on-the-job safety practices, approved work methods and OSHA regulations.
Repairs minor damage to property that occurs on the job site. Cooperates with property owner, customer, and emergency personnel when blocking streets or driveways.
Conducts vehicle and equipment inspections to ensure proper working conditions. Conducts routine maintenance on company vehicles, equipment and tools. Reports specialized vehicle maintenance or equipment needs to General Foreperson.
During emergencies or natural disasters may be required to be on duty and travel outside of regular work location for the duration of the disaster.
Comply with applicable federal, state, and local laws, rules, and regulations; maintain knowledge of and follow all company policies and procedures.
Drives and operates vehicles and equipment as assigned.

Must have basic knowledge of trees, including identification, growth habits and arboricultural techniques specific to trimming, pruning, repairing, maintaining and removing, in close proximity to energized conductors.
Knowledge and understanding of the American National Standards for Tree Care Operations (ANSI Z133.Knowledge of electrical circuits and skilled in reading and understanding of circuit maps.
Knowledge of OSHA electric power generation, transmission, and distribution standards, including 29 CFR 1910.269. Ability to determine nominal voltage, proper use of insulated tools near energized parts and distinguish exposed live parts from other parts of electric equipment.
Must be able to communicate with others and represent Wright Tree Service in a professional manner.
Must be able to wear necessary personal protective equipment (PPE) as required.
Ability to work long hours and overtime during emergencies (including holidays, weekends, storm work) and will be subject to call-out work.
Demonstrate knowledge and trained to perform tree and bucket rescue.
Ability to operate and service all required tools and equipment.
Has a minimum of 3 months of experience working on tree trimming or clearing crews or has successfully completed applicable skills assessments.
High School diploma or equivalent preferred, but not required.
Ability to obtain and maintain a valid driver's or commercial driver's license (dependent upon Division and utility/contract requirements) and DOT medical card in accordance with FMCSA regulations.
Drive a vehicle with an attached chipper or other trailing unit to, from or within the work area.
Maintain herbicide application certification or equivalent as required by Wright Tree Service and local, state, and federal law.
Keeps informed of new equipment and specifications, standards, practices, and operating procedures.
Language Requirements (read, write, speak):
English - Read, Write, Speak
Spanish - Read, Write, Speak
Other Language _________________ - Read, Write, Speak
Travel Requirements:

This position may require physical demands and activities including:

Must be able to have visual acuity to determine the accuracy, neatness, and thoroughness of work assigned or make general observations of the community; close visual acuity, such as reading a computer screen, reading printed material, inspection of small defects, and using measurement devices.
Ability to enter and exit vehicles and equipment numerous times per day.
Environmental Factors:
Routine exposure to indoor and outdoor working conditions.
position works outdoor on rugged terrain.
Routine exposure to noise, vibration, working hazards such as proximity to moving parts, mechanical equipment, moving vehicles, gasoline powered equipment, electrical current, heights, exposure to heat, exposure to chemicals, work in close quarters, narrow aisles or passageways, communicable diseases, bloodborne pathogens, cleaning chemicals, dust, odors, and a variety of pests.
respects diversity, and we are an inclusive and equal opportunity employer that does not discriminate on the basis of actual or perceived race, color, creed, religion,