Electric-Line Clearance Tree Trimmer (CDL-A/B)

DeKalb Health; Niles (OH); On-site; USD 48,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid vacation

Sick and holidays

Affordable healthcare

Life insurance and pension

Job summary

DeKalb Health in Niles, OH seeks a full-time Tree Trimmer to maintain clearance around electrical lines along city streets. You will work from an aerial truck, climb trees, operate saws, and perform related tasks under supervision.

Requirements include a CDL license (A or B), First Aid/CPR, and the ability to pass agility and Fit-For-Duty tests. Base pay is $23.14–$25.86 per hour with benefits such as paid vacation, holidays, healthcare, and pension.

Qualifications

• Must have CDL- Class A or B license.
• Must have First Aid/CPR Certification.
• Must pass physical agility test, upon hire.
• Must be able to pass Fit-For-Duty physical, upon request.
• Must have 2 years of experience in tree climbing, trimming and pruning and work under, over and along electric utility lines.
• Requires heavy lifting.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for all cutting/clearing of tree limbs, treetops, branches clear of electric distribution system located in and around the City of Niles
• Works from aerial truck, and performs routine maintenance and servicing on trucks
• Repairing, cleaning and sharpening power saws and hydraulic pruners
• Drive trucks
• Climb ladders into trees and climbs trees, lowering branches when needed with ropes.
• Operate woodchipper
• Attend safety meeting learning new rules, regulations, and safe work practices
• This classification will be cross trained and required to perform all departmental duties
• Any other work given within reason from the administration of the department

Skills

Tree climbing

Tree trimming

Safety awareness

Reading & instructions

Arithmetic

Decision making

Communication

Education

CDL A/B License

Tools

Woodchipper operation

Power saws

Hydraulic pruners

Job description

DeKalb Health in Niles, OH seeks a full-time Tree Trimmer to maintain clearance around electrical lines along city streets. You will work from an aerial truck, climb trees, operate saws, and perform related tasks under supervision.

Requirements include a CDL license (A or B), First Aid/CPR, and the ability to pass agility and Fit-For-Duty tests. Base pay is $23.14–$25.86 per hour with benefits such as paid vacation, holidays, healthcare, and pension.