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Wright Tree Service in the United States is seeking a Tree Trimmer to prune and remove trees away from power lines, ensuring vegetation interference is minimized. You will use climbing equipment, ground tools, and rigging lines to manage branches safely while maintaining tree health and appearance.
The role requires knowledge of ANSI standards, ability to operate near energized conductors, and a commitment to safety. This non-exempt position may involve on-call work and emergencies.
The Tree Trimmer role is a qualified Line Clearance Tree Trimmer responsible for pruning and removing trees, limbs and shrubs away from power lines to reduce vegetation interference. This role utilizes various types of equipment, tools, and techniques to perform basic tree maintenance while addressing growth patterns and ensuring tree health, and appearance.
Loads vehicles and equipment with manageable size limbs and logs not suited for wood chipping.
Trims, removes and/or fells trees using climbing equipment, such as a powered trimmer lift truck, safety belt, climbing line, and ladder. Also works on the ground using hand saws, ground saws, pruners or other applicable tools.
Works aloft to cut branches or trunk sections and drop or lower them to the ground with rigging lines.
Uses appropriate tools on the ground to fell trees or spars and split them into manageable pieces.
Works around hazardous equipment and may work in close proximity to energized power lines while under the direct supervision of a qualified line clearance tree trimmer. Once the prerequisites for qualification have been met, may provide direct supervision of the activities of non-qualified employees working in close proximity to energized conductors.
Applies herbicide and growth regulators to brush and stumps. Maintains appropriate application records.
Adheres to and helps educate less experienced employees on company policies, procedures, on-the-job safety practices, approved work methods and OSHA regulations.
Repairs minor damage to property that occurs on the job site. Escalates situations to General Foreperson’s when necessary and in a timely manner.
Feeds brush and debris into woodchipper.
Sets up warning signs, barriers, flags, relays hand-signals, directs traffic and other applicable traffic control devices to protect employees and members of the public from hazards in and around the work area. Cooperates with property owner, customer, and emergency personnel when blocking streets or driveways.
Conducts vehicle and equipment inspections to ensure proper working conditions. Conducts routine maintenance on company vehicles, equipment and tools. Reports specialized vehicle maintenance or equipment needs to General Foreperson.
Must have basic knowledge of trees, including identification, growth habits and arboricultural techniques specific to trimming, pruning, repairing, maintaining and removing, in close proximity to energized conductors.
Knowledge and understanding of the American National Standards for Tree Care Operations (ANSI Z133.1-current version) and American National Standards for Proper Pruning (ANSI A300).
Ability to adhere and coach employees on company and industry safety requirements.
Knowledge of electrical circuits and skilled in reading and understanding of circuit maps.
Knowledge of OSHA electric power generation, transmission, and distribution standards, including 29 CFR 1910.269. Ability to determine nominal voltage, proper use of insulated tools near energized parts and distinguish exposed live parts from other parts of electric equipment.
Ability to learn quickly and to follow instructions accurately.
Has a minimum of 3 months of experience working on tree trimming or clearing crews or has successfully completed applicable skills assessments.
High School diploma or equivalent preferred, but not required.
Ability to obtain and maintain a valid driver’s or commercial driver’s license (dependent upon Division and utility/contract requirements) and DOT medical card in accordance with FMCSA regulations.
English - Read, Write, Speak
Spanish - Read, Write, Speak
Other Language _________________ - Read, Write, Speak
No-Seldom
Yes-Occasional (up to 5%)
Yes-Moderate (5% to 25%)
Yes-Substantial (25% to 50%)
Yes-Extensive (greater than 50%)
This position may require physical demands and activities including:
Effective bending, reaching, standing, walking, climbing, lifting, carrying, grasping, talking, hearing, and repetitive motions. Occasionally reach upward and downward.
Exerting up to 100 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 50 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 50 pounds of force constantly to move objects.
This position may be exposed to the following factors:
Routine exposure to indoor and outdoor working conditions.
Routine exposure to weather, climate and temperature, such as rain, heat, sun, cold, snow.
This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
Wright Service Corp. respects diversity, and we are an inclusive and equal opportunity employer that does not discriminate on the basis of actual or perceived race, color, creed, religion, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, age, sex or gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, related medical conditions and lactation), gender identity or gender expression (including transgender status), sexual orientation, marital status, military service and veteran status, physical and mental disability, protected medical condition, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law, rule, or regulation. We are dedicated to ensuring the fulfillment of this policy with respect to recruitment, hiring, placement, promotion, transfer, training, compensation, benefits, employee activities, access to facilities and programs, and general treatment during employment.
Wright Service Corp. is committed to complying with applicable federal, state and local laws, rules, or regulations governing reasonable accommodations to individuals, including the Americans with Disabilities Act. To that end, as required by applicable law, we will make a reasonable accommodation to applicants and employees who have requested an accommodation or for whom we have notice may require such an accommodation, without regard to any protected classifications, related to an individual: (i) disability, meaning any physical, medical, mental, or psychological impairment, or a history or record of such impairment; (ii) sincerely held religious beliefs and practices; (iii) needs related to pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions; and/or (iv) any other reason required by applicable law, unless the accommodation would impose an undue hardship.
Unless otherwise provided by applicable law, rule, or regulation, employment with Wright Service Corp. is “at will.” This means that an employee’s employment may be terminated at any time by either the employee or Wright Service Corp., for any or no reason, with or without cause or advance notice. No supervisor or Wright Service Corp. personnel other than the Chief Executive Officer or the Chief Executive Officer’s designee has any authority to enter into a contract of employment, oral, written or otherwise, express or implied, that changes or alters the at-will employment relationship. Any such agreement must be in writing signed by the Chief Executive Officer or the Chief Executive Officer’s designee.
To help ensure a safe, healthy, and productive work environment for our employees and others, protect Wright Service Corp. property, and ensure efficient operations, the Wright Service Corp. has adopted a policy of maintaining a workplace free of unlawful or unauthorized drugs and alcohol.
El Tree Trimmer es un Qualified Line Clearance Tree Trimmer (podador calificado para el despeje de líneas) responsable de podar y retirar árboles, ramas y arbustos cerca de las líneas eléctricas para reducir la interferencia de la vegetación. La persona en esta función utiliza diversos equipos, herramientas y técnicas para realizar mantenimiento básico de los árboles, teniendo en cuenta los patrones de crecimiento y la salud y apariencia de los árboles.
Carga vehículos y equipos con ramas y troncos de tamaño manejable que no pueden ser triturados.
Debe tener conocimientos básicos sobre los árboles, incluyendo su identificación, hábitos de crecimiento y técnicas de arboricultura específicas para la poda, el mantenimiento, la reparación y la eliminación de árboles en proximidad a conductores energizados.
Inglés: Read, Write, Speak
Español: Read, Write, Speak
Otro idioma _________________ - Read, Write, Speak
No, rara vez
Sí, ocasional (hasta el 5%)
Sí, moderado (del 5 % al 25 %)
Sí, sustancial (del 25% al 50%)
Sí, extenso (más del 50%)
Este puesto puede requerir las siguientes exigencias y actividades físicas:
Flexionarse, estirarse, permanecer de pie, caminar, trepar, levantar, cargar, sujetar, hablar, oír y realizar movimientos repetitivos de manera efectiva. Ocasionalmente alcanzar hacia arriba o hacia abajo.
Las personas en este puesto pueden estar expuestas a los siguientes factores:
esta descripción del puesto no está diseñada para abarcar ni contener una lista exhaustiva de todas las actividades, tareas o responsabilidades requeridas del empleado. Las funciones, responsabilidades y actividades pueden modificarse en cualquier momento, con o sin previo aviso.
Wright Service Corp. respeta la diversidad y es un empleador inclusivo y con igualdad de oportunidades que no discrimina por motivos de raza, color, credo, religión, nacionalidad, ascendencia, ciudadanía, edad, sexo o género (incluidos embarazo, parto, condiciones médicas relacionadas y lactancia), identidad o expresión de género (incluido el estado de persona transgénero), orientación sexual, estado civil, servicio militar o condición de veterano, discapacidad física o mental, condición médica protegida, información genética o cualquier otra característica protegida por la legislación, norma o reglamento federal, estatal o local aplicable. Nos comprometemos a garantizar el cumplimiento de esta política en los procesos de reclutamiento, contratación, asignación, promoción, traslado, formación, compensación, beneficios, actividades laborales, acceso a instalaciones y programas, y en el trato general durante el empleo.
Wright Service Corp. cumple con las leyes, normas y reglamentos federales, estatales y locales aplicables sobre adaptaciones razonables para las personas, incluida la Ley de Estadounidenses con Discapacidades (ADA). En consecuencia, según lo exija la ley, ofreceremos adaptaciones razonables a los solicitantes y empleados que las soliciten o para quienes tengamos conocimiento de que las necesitan, independientemente de cualquier clasificación protegida, relacionadas con: (i) una discapacidad, entendida como una deficiencia física, médica, mental o psicológica, o el historial o registro de dicha deficiencia; (ii) creencias y prácticas religiosas sinceramente sostenidas; (iii) necesidades relacionadas con el embarazo, el parto o condiciones médicas asociadas; o (iv) cualquier otro motivo exigido por la ley aplicable, salvo que la adaptación suponga una carga indebida.
salvo disposición contraria en la legislación, norma o reglamento aplicable, el empleo en Wright Service Corp. es “a voluntad”. Esto significa que la relación laboral puede darse por terminada en cualquier momento por parte del empleado o de Wright Service Corp., por cualquier motivo o sin motivo alguno, con o sin causa o aviso previo. Ningún supervisor ni empleado de Wright Service Corp., salvo el Director General o su designado, tiene autoridad para celebrar un contrato de empleo, ya sea oral, escrito o implícito, que modifique o altere la relación laboral a voluntad. Todo acuerdo de este tipo debe constar por escrito y estar firmado por el Director General o su designado.
con el fin de garantizar un entorno de trabajo seguro, saludable y productivo para nuestros empleados y demás personas, proteger la propiedad de Wright Service Corp. y asegurar la eficiencia operativa, Wright Service Corp. mantiene una política de mantener un lugar de trabajo libre de drogas y alcohol ilícitos o no autorizados.
Wright Tree Service employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.