Climber - Harrison, AR

Xylem Tree Experts • Harrison, AR

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About The Position

The Climber is responsible for climbing, pruning, and removing trees according to the Foreperson’s directives. The role also includes ground-based tree work, loading and unloading logs, brush, and debris, and lifting and feeding brush into a chipper. Climbers inspect assigned tools and equipment, maintain a safe and orderly work area, communicate frequently with coworkers, and help protect employees and the public from hazards. Storm work and out-of-town travel for storm restoration may be required. Climbers have no direct reports.

Requirements

• Prior experience in electric utility vegetation management, construction, logging, landscaping, mechanical, or military industries is preferred; previous climbing experience is preferred.
• High school diploma or equivalent education is preferred.
• Demonstrate working knowledge of knots, ropes, and rigging devices used in tree trimming and removal operations.
• Be able to climb and descend trees using rope and a safety saddle.
• Be able to administer and implement emergency rescue techniques, including tree rescue and applicable first-aid techniques.
• Be familiar with electrical hazards and appropriate operating procedures near electrical conductors, as well as aerial rescue techniques.
• Be able to work and maneuver at considerable heights under varying and adverse weather conditions.
• Have physical strength and agility, good balance, good depth perception, and the ability to hear verbal instructions from a distance.
• Be able to quickly remove oneself from a potential danger area.
• Be able to wear necessary personal protective equipment (PPE).
• Pass a background check and drug screen as required for the job.
• Meet I-9 work authorization requirements; the employer participates in E-Verify.

Nice To Haves

• Prior experience in electric utility vegetation management, construction, logging, landscaping, mechanical, or military industries.
• Previous climbing experience.
• High school diploma or equivalent education.

Responsibilities

• Follow and help enforce safe practices and rules.
• Climb, prune, and remove trees according to the Foreperson’s directives.
• Load and unload trucks with logs, brush, and debris; lift and feed brush into a brush chipper.
• Perform ground work using hand saws, pole saws, pruners, hand pruners, loppers, and gas-powered chain saws.
• Inspect assigned tools and equipment and ensure they are in proper working condition.
• Safeguard employees and the public by enforcing safe job practices, keeping the work area clean and orderly, and maintaining frequent voice communication with coworkers.
• Perform storm work as needed.
• Travel out of town for storm restoration work when needed.
• Obtain and maintain first-aid certification and CPR.

Benefits

• Medical, vision, and dental health insurance benefits.
• Option to enroll in a 401(k).
• Paid Time Off (PTO); eligibility and accrual timelines vary by position and may vary for Union hires.

What This Job Offers

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