Tree Trimmer (Advanced)

Wright Tree Service • Eureka, CA

17h • Onsite

About The Position

This position at Wright Tree Service involves trimming and removing trees by climbing or working from the ground, utilizing various tools and equipment such as saws, pruners, and lift trucks. Responsibilities include cutting and lowering branches, felling trees, spraying stumps, loading debris into trucks or wood chippers, and performing minor repairs to property. The role also requires directing traffic, setting up safety barriers, training new employees, and ensuring the safety of both the crew and the public. The individual is responsible for inspecting and maintaining tools and equipment, working around hazardous conditions like energized power lines and excessive noise, and being exposed to diverse weather conditions and natural elements. Wright Tree Service emphasizes employee development through training, certifications, and leadership programs, with a strong commitment to safety.

Requirements

• Has a minimum of 12 months experience working on tree trimming or clearing crews and/or has successfully completed applicable performance reviews.
• Must have a basic knowledge of trees, including identification, growth habits and correct arboricultural techniques for the trimming, pruning, repairing, maintaining and removing, as applies to working in close proximity to energized conductors.
• Enforces on-the-job safety practices.
• Must be able to wear necessary personal protective equipment (PPE) as required.
• Needs to be able to enter and exit a vehicle numerous times per day.
• Must be able to withstand exposure to all kinds of weather while completing work tasks such as rain, heat, sun, cold, snow.
• Must be able to write, read, and comprehend written and verbal job instructions/information.
• Must be able to communicate with others and represent Wright Tree Service in a professional manner.
• Possesses the ability to lift, move, and maneuver up to 50 pounds on an infrequent basis and up to 30 pounds on a frequent basis.
• Ability to work long hours and overtime during emergencies (including holidays, weekends, storm work) and will be subject to call-out work.
• Ability to operate and service all required tools and equipment.
• Must have valid driver’s license (dependent on Division and utility/contract requirements).
• Must be able to pass a pre-employment drug test.
• Maintains a herbicide applicator or operators certification and license as required by Wright Tree Service and local, state, and federal law.
• Must have valid First-Aid and CPR cards.
• Must complete and pass an Advanced Climber Performance Review.

Responsibilities

• Trims and/or removes trees by climbing with the aid of a ladder, safety belt, climbing line, powered trimmer lift truck, or works from the ground using saws/pruners.
• Cuts branches or trunk sections and drops or lowers them to the ground with lines.
• Uses appropriate tools, will fell trees or trimmed trunks and split them into manageable pieces.
• Sprays stumps and brush with hand-spraying equipment to prevent further growth.
• Loads and unloads trucks with logs, stumps, brush, and debris and/or feeds brush into a wood chipper.
• Repairs slight damage to lawns, fences, and walks caused by tree trimming.
• Relays hand-signals, directs traffic, drives and operates trucks and equipment as assigned, and keeps trucks and work area clear and orderly.
• Trains new employees on proper procedures.
• Safeguards employees and public from hazards in and around work area.
• Cooperate with customer, police, and fire departments when blocking street or driveways.
• Sets up barriers, warning signs, flags, etc. to protect employees as well as the public.
• Trained to perform tree and bucket rescue.
• Assumes responsibility for the inspection and proper working conditions of tools, trucks, and other work equipment.
• Requests repair or replacement of equipment when necessary.
• Helps enforce on-the-job safety practices for crew members.
• Services truck, chipper and equipment, maintaining them in a neat, clean, and specified mechanical order.
• Reports the need for equipment and truck maintenance to crew lead.
• Performs other related duties as required or assigned.

Benefits

• Training and resources needed to elevate their position into a successful career.
• Opportunities to earn certifications.
• Leadership programs.
• Customized trainings.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees