Climber - Franklin, NC

Xylem Tree Experts • Franklin, NC

12h • 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 demands physical strength, 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, obtain and maintain first-aid certification and CPR, wear necessary personal protective equipment (PPE), and be able to travel out of town for storm restoration work when needed. This position requires the employee to pass a background check and drug screen, and meet I-9 requirements. The employer participates in E-Verify. 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. XKIG is an equal opportunity employer and complies with all federal, state, and local nondiscrimination laws, including the ADA. 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
• This position requires employee to be able to pass a background check and drug screen as required for this job.
• Must meet I-9 requirements.
• Work authorization 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
• 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; 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) Eligibility and accrual timelines vary by position with some roles gaining PTO immediately and others becoming eligible after a set period of employment. Details are provided during the hiring process and may vary for Union hires.

What This Job Offers

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