Tree Trimmer

Hooper Corporation • De Forest, WI

2d • Onsite

About The Position

Since 1913, Hooper has grown to become a well-respected electric power and mechanical contractor. With headquarters in Wisconsin and regional offices in the states of Colorado, Florida, and Ohio. Hooper provides a wide range of services to support commercial and residential clients. This role involves using sophisticated climbing and rigging techniques to cut away dead or excess branches from trees or shrubs to maintain right-of-way for roads, sidewalks, or utilities, or to improve appearance, health, and value of trees.

Requirements

• Previous tree-trimming experience required.
• One to five years’ experience.
• Ability to lift up to 50 -75 pounds daily.
• Knowledge of machines and tools, including their designs, uses, repair, and maintenance.
• Needs to be able to communicate clearly orally and written.

Nice To Haves

• Previous experience tree-trimming around power lines preferred.

Responsibilities

• Operate boom trucks, loaders, stump chippers, brush chippers, tractors, power saws, trucks, sprayers, and other equipment and tools.
• Climb trees, using climbing hooks and saddle, or climb ladders to gain access to work areas.
• Clean, sharpen, and lubricate tools and equipment.
• Cut away dead and excess branches from trees, or clear branches around power lines, using climbing equipment or bucket trucks, chainsaws, hooks, handsaws, fiberglass extension pruners and pole saws.
• Trim, prune, and reshape trees.
• Prune, remove, and spray trees as directed.
• Hoist tools and equipment to tree trimmers, and lower branches with ropes or block and tackle.
• Operate shredding and chipping equipment, and feed limbs and brush into the machines.
• Load debris and refuse onto trucks and haul it away for disposal.

What This Job Offers

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