Elite Tree Climber for Storm & Utility Vegetation

ISA Certified Arborist; Waynesville (NC); Sur place; USD 32 000 - 33 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Health insurance

401K enrollment

Résumé du poste

Xylem Tree Experts is seeking skilled tree climbers to prune and remove trees under Foreperson's direction. This full-time role involves climbing, rigging, loading debris, and working safely at heights, with potential storm restoration assignments.

Applicants should have a high school diploma or equivalent, experience in vegetation management or related fields, knowledge of knots and rope systems, and the ability to obtain first-aid and CPR certification. Travel may be required.

Qualifications

• Must demonstrate working knowledge of all knots, ropes, and rigging devices.
• Ability to climb and descend trees using rope and safety saddle.
• Able to perform emergency rescue techniques and first aid basics.
• Familiar with electrical hazards and safety procedures near conductors.
• Capable of working at heights in varying weather conditions.

Responsabilités

• Climb, prune, and remove trees according to Foreperson’s directives.
• Load and unload trucks with logs, brush, and debris; feed brush into chipper.
• Work from the ground using hand saws, pruners, loppers, and chainsaws.
• Inspect tools and equipment; enforce safe job practices and area cleanliness.
• Travel for storm restoration work as needed.

Connaissances

Knot knowledge

Rigging

Emergency rescue

Electrical hazard awareness

Climbing heights

First aid/CPR

PPE usage

Storm response

Formation

High School diploma or equivalent

Outils

Rope systems

Rigging devices

Gas-powered chain saws

Description du poste

Xylem Tree Experts is seeking skilled tree climbers to prune and remove trees under Foreperson's direction. This full-time role involves climbing, rigging, loading debris, and working safely at heights, with potential storm restoration assignments.

Applicants should have a high school diploma or equivalent, experience in vegetation management or related fields, knowledge of knots and rope systems, and the ability to obtain first-aid and CPR certification. Travel may be required.