Tree Trimmer

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

• Location 34 W STATE ST,Niles, OH, 44446-5036,United States
• Base Pay $23.14 - $25.86 / Hour
• Other Compensation Benefits Include: Paid Vacation, Sick and Holidays, Affordable Healthcare, Life Insurance and Pension.
• Job Category Tree Trimming
• Employee Type Full-Time
• Manage Others No

Description

Tree Trimmer

Dept.: Light

Reports To : Asst.Foreman and/or Foreman-Light

Classification: Non-Exempt, Bargaining Unit

Shift: Full Time, Mon-Fri, or as needed

Job Summary:

This position is accountable for performing skilled tree trimming work along City streets to keep electrical lines clear of branches; also, does related work as required. They are under the direct supervision of the Tree Trimmer Leader and general supervision of the Assistant Foreman and/or Foreman, who may from time-to-time review said work, methods of results, and are given general instructions on assignments.

Job Duties & 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

Knowledge, skills and abilities:

• Knowledge of practices, methods, tool, and equipment utilized in tree trimming operations
• Knowledge of the occupational hazards and safety practices of the work
• Willingness and ability to climb trees and work in adverse weather conditions
• Considerable judgment and initiative are required within established policy guidelines
• Ability to make arithmetic computations
• Knowledge of the safe and proper use of rope, knots, and rope rigging
• Dependable
• Ability to make decisions in accordance with the laws, ordinances, regulations, and department policies and procedures
• Maintain confidentiality of all information obtained
• Ability to maintain an effective working relationship with other employees and the general public

Requirements and Qualifications:

• Must have valid 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

Essential Functions:

• Ability to follow written and oral instructions
• Able to communicate via phone, radio and in person and exchange accurate information in such situations
• Able to sit, stand, lift, bend, walk, etc.
• Able to lift up to 50 pounds
• Ability to climb trees
• Ability to handle emergencies in all weather conditions at varying times
• Ability to handle high pressure situations calmly

Requirements

Must meet following requirements to be considered:

*Have valid CDL A/B license

*Have 2 years of experience in tree climbing, trimming and pruning, and work under, over and along electric utility lines