Climber/Trimmer - Buffalo, NY

Xylem Tree Experts•Buffalo, NY

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The Climber is responsible for climbing, pruning, and removing trees. This role requires adherence to safety practices, climbing and pruning trees as directed, and maintaining equipment. The position also involves loading and unloading trucks, operating brush chippers, and performing storm work as needed. Climbers must be familiar with electrical hazards and work at heights under various weather conditions.

Requirements

Must be able to demonstrate a working knowledge of all knots, ropes, and rigging devices used in tree trimming and removal operations
Must be able to climb and descend trees using rope and safety saddle
Must be able to administer and implement emergency rescue techniques, including tree rescue and all applicable first aid techniques
Must be 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
Must be able to work and maneuver at considerable heights under varying and adverse weather conditions
Must possess physical strength and agility, good balance, good depth perception and the ability to hear verbal instructions from a distance
Must be able to quickly remove yourself from a potential danger area
Must be able to obtain and maintain first-aid certification and CPR
Must be able to wear necessary personal protective equipment (PPE)
Must be able to travel out of town for storm restoration work when needed
Must be able to pass a background check and drug screen
Must meet I-9 requirements
Participates in E-Verify

Nice To Haves

Prior experience in electric utility vegetation management, construction, logging, landscaping, mechanical, or military industries preferred
Previous climbing experience is preferred
High School diploma or education equivalent preferred

Responsibilities

Always follow and help enforce safe practices and rules
Climb, prune, and remove trees according to Foreperson’s directives
Load and unload trucks with logs, brush, and debris
Lift and feed brush into brush chipper
Work from the ground using hand saws, pole saws, pruners, hand pruners, loppers, and gas-powered chain saws
Inspect and ensure proper working condition of all assigned tools and equipment
Safeguard 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
Perform duties for storm work as needed