Climber

NGGilbert • Carbondale, PA

4d

About The Position

A Climber uses sophisticated climbing and rigging techniques to remove dead or excess branches from trees and shrubs, maintaining right-of-way for roads, sidewalks, or utilities and improving tree appearance, health, and value. The position involves pruning and treating trees or shrubs with handsaws, hand pruners, clippers, and power pruners while working in the tree canopy above ground. Truck-mounted lifts may also be used.

The role may include tree inspection and care, clearing branches around power lines, supporting trees and branches with cables or other materials, operating tree-care equipment, and supervising and training lower-level employees. Duties may change with or without notice; the company may revise job duties or work schedules as needed, including to accommodate individuals with disabilities. The position may be subject to pre-employment drug screening and a background check.

Requirements

• Semi-skilled in mechanics.
• Proficient in proper tree groundwork, including basic tree pruning and tree removal.
• Able to complete a proficiency test consisting of climbing, knot tying, and chainsaw maintenance.
• Understanding of the safe handling and operation of chainsaws, chippers, and stump grinders.
• Valid driver's license with an acceptable driving record per Company requirements.
• Knowledge of essential job functions and responsibilities.
• Attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to problem solve.
• Able to meet all physical requirements of the position.
• Pass drug and alcohol screens as required by Company policy and, if applicable, DOT regulations.
• At least 18 years of age, or 21 if a CDL is required.
• Legally authorized to work in the United States.

Responsibilities

• Cut away dead and excess branches from trees.
• Clear branches around power lines using climbing equipment or buckets of extended truck booms.
• Cable, brace, tie, bolt, stake, and guide trees and branches to provide support.
• Clean, sharpen, and lubricate tools and equipment.
• Inspect trees for diseases or pest problems.
• Supervise others engaged in tree-trimming work and train lower-level employees.
• Operate boom trucks, stump chippers, brush chippers, power saws, sprayers, and other equipment.
• Prune, cut down, fertilize, and spray trees as directed by tree surgeons.
• Transplant and remove trees and shrubs, and prepare trees for moving.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed