Tree Climber/Trimmer

Mowbray's Tree Service; Florida; On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job description

Personnel performing the role of Climber will have the following responsibilities:

• Perform comprehensive Daily Job Briefings before work begins
• Ensure that each employee has the proper PPE according to the assigned task
• Engaging with utility personnel and the general public as necessary
• Perform equipment inspections prior to use
• Request maintenance of equipment with Crew Foremen
• Ensure proper work site set-up, including traffic signs/control, fire tools, Safety equipment, and drop/danger zone set-up
• Communicate resources needed to complete projects to Crew Foremen
• Request outages and line shut down activities to Crew Foremen
• Provide support for daily/weekly toolboxes and Safety meetings

Climbers have the authority to STOP WORK at any time they determine that unsafe conditions exist. Each Climber should be able to communicate weaknesses and strengths in the following areas; span of control, communication, and technology.

Qualifications

• Proficient in tree removal/trimming activities
• Excellent interpersonal communication skills
• Conflict resolution training
• Commercial Driver’s License – CDL (preferred, must be acquired within one year of employment)

Education:

• CPR and First Aid Trained (required)
• EHAP trained
• CTSP (preferred)
• Certified Arborist (preferred)