Tree Trimmer

Wright Tree Service, Inc.; North Carolina; On-site; USD 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a dedicated team at a forward-thinking service provider specializing in tree care. As a Journeyman/Top Climber, you will play a crucial role in ensuring the safety and efficiency of tree trimming and removal operations. This dynamic position involves climbing, operating specialized equipment, and leading a crew while maintaining excellent customer relations. You will be exposed to various weather conditions and work environments, making every day unique. If you're passionate about nature and skilled in arboriculture, this is your chance to make a significant impact in the industry while working with a supportive team committed to safety and professionalism.

Benefits

Health Insurance

Paid Time Off

Retirement Plan

Training and Development Programs

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience in tree trimming or clearing crews.
• Basic knowledge of trees and arboricultural techniques.
• Valid commercial driver's license and certifications required.

Responsibilities

• Trim and remove trees safely using various tools and techniques.
• Direct crew and maintain safety practices on-site.
• Load/unload trucks and service equipment as needed.

Skills

Tree Trimming

Climbing Techniques

Customer Relations

Safety Practices

Equipment Operation

Communication Skills

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Commercial Driver's License

First-Aid and CPR Certification

Tools

Chainsaws

Climbing Gear

Wood Chipper

Hand-Spraying Equipment

Job description

Title: Journeyman/Top Climber
Type: Full-Time/Non-Exempt
Reports to: Foreperson/General Foreperson

Essential Functions:

1. Trims and/or removes trees by climbing with the aid of a ladder, safety belt, climbing line, powered trimmer lift truck, or works from the ground using saws/pruners. Will cut branches or trunk sections and drops or lowers them to the ground with lines.
2. Assists crew lead with obtaining written permission from property owners. Helps promote and maintain good customer and public relations as well as with employees.
3. Directs crew when crew lead is away from the job site. Takes on leadership role when appropriate.
4. Keeps informed of new equipment and specifications, standards, practices and operating procedures.
5. Uses appropriate tools, will fell trees or trim trunks and split them into manageable pieces.
6. Sprays stumps and brush with hand-spraying equipment to prevent further growth.
7. Loads and unloads trucks with logs, stumps, brush, and debris and/or feeds brush into a wood chipper.
8. Repairs slight damage to lawns, fences, and walks caused by tree trimming.
9. Relays hand-signals, directs traffic, drives and operates trucks and equipment as assigned, and keeps trucks and work area clear and orderly.
10. Trains new employees on proper procedures.
11. Safeguards employees and public from hazards in and around work area. Cooperates with customer, police, and fire departments when blocking street or driveways. Sets up barriers, warning signs, flags, etc. to protect employees as well as the public. Trained to perform tree and bucket rescue.
12. Assumes responsibility for the inspection and proper working conditions of tools, trucks, and other work equipment. Requests repair or replacement of equipment when necessary.
13. Works around hazardous equipment and in close proximity to energized power lines.
14. Works around excessive noise from machines, chainsaws, wood chipper and must wear proper personal protective equipment.
15. Is exposed to all temperatures and weather; will be exposed to nature, i.e., irritating plants, biting or stinging insects, dust, etc.
16. May work on rough terrain.
17. Helps enforce on-the-job safety practices for crew members.
18. Services truck, chipper and equipment, maintaining them in a neat, clean, and specified mechanical order. Reports the need for equipment and truck maintenance to crew lead.
19. Performs other related duties as required or assigned.

Minimum Requirements:

1. Has a minimum of 2 years’ experience working on tree trimming or clearing crews and/or has successfully completed applicable performance reviews.
2. Must have a basic knowledge of trees, including identification, growth habits and correct arboricultural techniques for the trimming, pruning, repairing, maintaining and removing, as applies to working in close proximity to energized conductors.
3. Knows and understands the American National Standards for Tree Care Operations (ANSI Z133.1-current version).
4. Knows and understands all approved work methods that apply to specific position.
5. Has a basic knowledge of electrical circuit and must be skilled in reading and understanding circuit maps.
6. Enforces on-the-job safety practices.
7. Must be able to wear necessary personal protective equipment (PPE) as required.
8. Needs to be able to enter and exit a vehicle numerous times per day.
9. Must be able to withstand exposure to all kinds of weather while completing work tasks such as rain, heat, sun, cold, snow.
10. Must be able to write, read, and comprehend written and verbal job instructions/information.
11. Must be able to communicate with others and represent Wright Tree Service in a professional manner.
12. Possesses the ability to lift, move, and maneuver up to 50 pounds on an infrequent basis and up to 30 pounds on a frequent basis.
13. Ability to work long hours and overtime during emergencies (including holidays, weekends, storm work) and will be subject to call-out work.
14. Ability to operate and service all required tools and equipment.
15. Must have valid commercial driver’s license (dependent on Division and utility/contract requirements) and be able to pass a pre-employment drug test.
16. Possesses a valid medical card to drive company vehicles 10,001 lb. GVWR or GVW and greater.
17. Maintains a herbicide applicator or operator's certification and license as required by Wright Tree Service and local, state, and federal law.
18. Must have valid First-Aid and CPR cards.
19. Must complete and pass a Top Climber Performance Review.

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.