Climber - Conway, AR
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. Work authorization requirements: Must meet I-9 requirements. This employer 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.
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 obtain and maintain first-aid certification and CPR
- Must be able to wear necessary personal protective equipment (PPE)
- Must meet I-9 requirements
- Must pass a background check and drug screen
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
Benefits
- medical, vision, and dental insurance
- option for enrollment into our 401K retirement plan
- Paid Time Off (PTO)
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
