Climber - Waynesville, NC

Xylem Tree Experts • Waynesville, NC

12h • Onsite

About The Position

This is a full-time position for a Climber in Waynesville, NC. The role involves climbing, pruning, and removing trees, loading and unloading trucks, and operating various tools and equipment. Safety is a top priority, and the Climber must enforce safe practices and protect others from hazards. The position may also require travel for storm restoration work.

Requirements

• 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 meet I-9 requirements

Nice To Haves

• 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

• Climb, prune, and remove trees according to Foreperson’s directives
• Load and unload trucks with logs, brush, and debris
• Lift and feed 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

• Health insurance benefits for medical, vision, and dental
• Option for enrollment in a 401K
• Paid Time Off (PTO)

What This Job Offers

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