Climber - Sylva, NC

Xylem Tree Experts•Sylva, NC

13h•Onsite

About The Position

The Climber is responsible for climbing, pruning, and removing trees. This is a full-time role with benefits that include medical, vision, and dental insurance, as well as the option for enrollment into our 401K retirement plan. The position requires the ability to work and maneuver at considerable heights under varying and adverse weather conditions, and requires physical strength and agility, good balance, good depth perception and the ability to hear verbal instructions from a distance. The employee must be able to quickly remove themselves from a potential danger area. This position requires the employee to be able to pass a background check and drug screen as required for this job. The company 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. 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. Duties, obligations, and activities may change at any time, with or without notice. If you need a reasonable accommodation during the application or hiring process, please contact our Talent Acquisition team at 877-418-2999.

Requirements

At least one year of previous professional experience as a climber in line clearance is required
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

Nice To Haves

Driver's License is preferred but not required
Prior experience in electric utility vegetation management, construction, logging, landscaping, mechanical, or military industries 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; lifts and feeds 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