Tree Climber - Storm-Ready Utility Vegetation Expert

ISA Certified Arborist; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 33,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401K

Paid Time Off

Job summary

Xylem Tree Experts and Kendall Vegetation Services in Kentucky are seeking a skilled climber to prune and remove trees under the Foreperson’s direction. You will load and unload trucks, operate hand saws, pruners, loppers, and chain saws, and work from the ground or aloft with rope and safety saddle.

The job emphasizes safety, storm work readiness, and the ability to travel for storm restoration. A high school diploma and knowledge of knots, ropes, rigging, first aid, CPR, and PPE usage are

Qualifications

• Must be able to climb and prune trees using rope and safety saddle.
• Knowledge of knots, ropes, and rigging devices used in tree trimming and removal operations.
• Must be able to administer and implement emergency rescue techniques, including tree rescue and first aid techniques.
• Must be familiar with electrical hazards and appropriate operating procedure when in proximity to electrical conductors and aerial rescue techniques.
• Must be able to travel out of town for storm restoration work when needed.

Responsibilities

• Climb, prune, and remove trees according to Foreperson’s directives
• Load and unload trucks with logs, brush, and debris; feeds brush into brush chipper
• Work from the ground using hand saws, pole saws, pruners, hand pruners, loppers, and gas-powered chain saws
• Inspect and ensure proper working condition of all assigned tools and equipment
• Safeguard employees and public from hazards in and around the work area by enforcing safe job practices, keeping work area clean and orderly
• Perform duties for storm work as needed

Skills

Tree climbing

Rope rigging

First aid CPR

Safety awareness

Equipment inspection

Physical fitness

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Job description

Xylem Tree Experts and Kendall Vegetation Services in Kentucky are seeking a skilled climber to prune and remove trees under the Foreperson’s direction. You will load and unload trucks, operate hand saws, pruners, loppers, and chain saws, and work from the ground or aloft with rope and safety saddle.

The job emphasizes safety, storm work readiness, and the ability to travel for storm restoration. A high school diploma and knowledge of knots, ropes, rigging, first aid, CPR, and PPE usage are