Journeyman Line Clearance Tree Trimmer

Central Lincoln•Reedsport, OR

9d•Onsite

About The Position

The position of Journeyman Line Clearance Tree Trimmer involves working as part of a tree trimming crew to perform utility line clearance work. This includes trimming trees, clearing brush, maintaining the right of way, and providing general maintenance of Central Lincoln's facilities near power lines.

Requirements

Has successfully completed a Tree Trimming Apprenticeship or equivalent training.
Two Years clearing and trimming around and near primary voltage energized lines and is able to qualify for the exam.
First Aid/CPR Certification.
Oregon Class A required. Oregon Class B CDL may be considered if the ability to obtain air brake endorsement within 6 months of hire. Obtain a valid class A CDL within 12 months of hire.
Oregon Public Pesticide Applicator License with Right-of-Way category is required within 6 months of hire.
Knowledge of pertinent federal, state, and local laws.
Knowledge of electric utility materials, equipment and supplies.
Use power tools, hand tools, chain saws, hydraulic tree trimming saws, rakes and aerial man lifts, trucks, chippers, and hot sticks.
Perform work-related tasks in trees up to 200 feet or more in height.
Climb trees with or without spurs and able to pull body weight 45 feet up a tree.
Push or pull tree limbs, while in a tree for up to 5 minutes at a time, 4 or more times a day.
Perform an aerial rescue in emergencies.
Properly use safety equipment.
Speak loudly and clearly enough to be accurately understood when on the ground speaking to a co-worker in the top of a 45-foot tree, despite heavy background noise from traffic, construction equipment, or wind, and when visual signals cannot be used.
Speak clearly, communicating by two-way radio.
Convey information, ideas, and facts both orally and in writing to supervisors, colleagues, and individuals, inside and outside the county, using language and a format the audience will best understand.
Utilize computers and other technology to communicate in written and verbal forms (e.g., word processing, texts, emails, spreadsheets, department-specific software).
Effectively relate well with others, including supervisors, colleagues, and individuals inside and outside the county.
Exhibit a professional manner in dealing with others and working to maintain constructive working relationships.
Take personal responsibility for the quality and timeliness of work.
Show up to work on time, and follows instructions, policies, and procedures.
Meet productivity standards, deadlines, and work schedules.
Demonstrate strong technical, troubleshooting, problem solving, researching, and analytical skills necessary to review, analyze and assess job-related data and information to perform duties, work through unexpected performance challenges, and to offer input for process improvement.
Utilize strong organizational skills necessary for creating and maintaining accurate documentation and/or Central Lincoln records.
Complete a high volume of detail-oriented work methodically, accurately, and timely in a fast-paced, stressful work environment while working independently and/or with limited direction.
Prioritize and complete all assigned tasks in a timely and efficient manner, adjusting for distractions, interruptions, and changing priorities, deadlines, and availability of resources.
Demonstrate initiative in identifying additional job-related tasks to be completed when time permits to assist other team members.
Seek out and approach training opportunities with active engagement and curiosity, while learning and exhibiting understanding of Central Lincoln policies, protocols, and performance expectations.
Demonstrate initiative to incorporate and implement learning principles from informal and formal training, as well as feedback from leaders and co-workers.
Actively pursue professional development opportunities to add value to Central Lincoln including learning, adopting, and quickly adapting to new techniques and technologies used in the changing utility industry.
Perform duties well while actively demonstrating an appropriate level of accountability and responsibility for both work product results and the impact behaviors and decisions may have on the ability of others to do their jobs well.
Work cooperatively in a team environment, while consistently demonstrating collaborative, respectful and productive work habits.
Receive, interpret, and implement job-related instruction, guidance, coaching, and training (both formal and informal) while progressively improving skills and overall success in performing assigned duties.
When issues of poor performance of negative behaviors are raised, incorporate feedback in a constructive manner that demonstrates understanding of the concern and an ability and willingness to demonstrate the required consistent and sustained improvement.
Exhibit strong conflict resolution skills and demonstrated competency to work with a diverse population of customers, contractors, vendors, and co-workers of all ages.
Treat others equally with respect and dignity, even if you disagree with their point of view and/or if you are frustrated, angry or disappointed with their work output or comments.
Work independently and/or with limited direction at a self-directed pace sufficient to ensure work is completed timely and efficiently.
Exercise initiative and resourcefulness to accomplish assignments efficiently and ask questions on complex issues or when in doubt.
Problems are easily defined and solved according to policies and procedures, and order or priority of tasks can be modified within parameters set by supervisor.

Nice To Haves

Any combination of education, experience and training which demonstrates the ability to perform the required job functions may be qualifying.

Responsibilities

Work as a part of a tree trimming crew performing utility line clearance work.
Trimming trees, clearing brush, maintaining the right of way and providing general maintenance of Central Lincoln's facilities near power lines.
Trimming and pruning trees, clearing brush and vegetation, maintaining the right of way and performing general maintenance of Central Lincoln facilities, often around and near energized electrical lines.
Operating equipment and tools used in tree trimming work.
Complete timecards, reports, data tickets, logs, job-related forms, and other similar paperwork accurately, completely, timely, and in the format prescribed and explained by Human Resources or supervisors.
Maintain regular, consistent, and predictable attendance, including being available, accessible, and able to complete all required essential functions and assigned job tasks during the assigned work schedule.
Communicate in a professional, respectful, and courteous manner with all employees, customers, the Board of Directors, and others with whom we may work.
Contribute to a successful work group and foster a team-oriented culture through positive interactions, active listening, meaningful collaborations, and the constructive exchange of ideas designed to meet or exceed Central Lincoln’s strategic goals.
Provide exceptional and measurable customer service to internal and external customers with timely, clear, and accurate responses to inquiries and concerns.
Exercise tact, courtesy, and diplomacy when interacting with others.
Respond to all inquiries for information respectfully without regard to the inquirer’s position, status, or demographic and in a manner that conveys understanding, acceptance, and support for Central Lincoln’s programs and objectives.
Complete special projects and other duties as assigned to meet team, department and Central Lincoln goals while actively demonstrating accountability and responsibility for achieving desired outcomes and measurable results.
Actively demonstrate high levels of employee engagement, accountability, coachability, and responsibility for personal performance and results.
All Central Lincoln employees are expected to abide by the organization’s policies, procedures, performance expectations, and applicable state and federal guidelines.