Apprentice Climber Tree Crew

City of Florence, Alabama • Electricity Department, AL

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About The Position

Florence Electricity Department (FED), a municipal utility serving the Florence, Alabama and Lauderdale County area, is seeking an Apprentice Climber for its Tree Crew. The position works under the direction and supervision of a Tree Foreman. The Apprentice Climber is in active training to learn to cut and trim trees near energized lines at and above ground level and to advance to the Climber classification. Work is performed from a bucket truck or with tree-trimming saddles, climbing ropes, rigging ropes, and related equipment. The Apprentice Climber learns to use the tools and equipment required for tree-trimming work.

The role involves working near energized power lines, operating tree-trimming equipment, feeding brush and limbs into a chipper, and applying herbicides. Employees attend safety meetings and training sessions. The position may require overtime and availability for emergency work, work at extreme heights, and work in adverse weather conditions. Specific assignments may vary according to departmental business needs and may be assigned by the Manager.

Requirements

• High school graduate or GED.
• Hold a valid, unrestricted Commercial Class A Driver's License, or be able to obtain a commercial license within six months of employment.
• Ability to climb, cut, and trim trees above ground level using rope, saddle, and tree-climbing spurs.
• Ability to learn rigging and roping techniques used in trimming and cutting trees.
• Ability to use power chain saws, hydraulic saws, and hydraulic and manual pruners.
• Ability to work safely near and around energized power lines.
• Ability to drive a chipper truck, tow, and back a chipper in close spaces.
• Ability to withstand extreme heights.
• Ability to safely apply herbicides.
• Ability to work overtime and be available for emergency work.
• Ability to climb, stoop, bend, and lift up to 100 pounds.
• Ability to work in adverse weather conditions and drive vehicles.

Responsibilities

• Cut and trim trees at and above ground level near energized lines.
• Operate tree-trimming tools and equipment necessary to perform the work.
• Attend and participate in safety meetings and tree-trimming training sessions.
• Feed brush and limbs into a chipper.
• Apply herbicides.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
• Maintain good public and employee relations and respect customers' property.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED