Tree Trimmer

Wright Tree Service, Inc.; Pittsburgh, Northern (Allegheny County, KY); Hybrid; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Wright Tree Service, Inc. in Pittsburgh, PA is seeking a Trimmer/Climber Trainee to join our line crew. You will climb or work from ground level using saws and other equipment to trim trees and remove branches while learning to operate trucks and equipment safely.

You will help train new crew members, assist with equipment maintenance, and follow all safety guidelines in variable weather conditions, often requiring long hours and overtime during emergencies.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 months experience on tree trimming or clearing crews.
• Ability to follow safety protocols and wear PPE.
• Must read, write, and understand job instructions.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.

Responsibilities

• Trim and remove trees by climbing or from ground using saws and equipment.
• Fell trees or trim trunks and split into pieces.
• Load/unload logs and debris; feed brush into wood chipper.
• Maintain tools and equipment; report maintenance.
• Train new employees on procedures.
• Ensure safety practices and manage traffic/relays signals.
• Operate vehicles and equipment as assigned.

Skills

Tree trimming experience

Safety awareness

Team communication

Physical stamina

Job description

Tree Trimmer page is loaded## Tree Trimmerlocations: Pittsburgh, Pennsylvaniatime type: Full timeposted on: Posted 8 Days Agojob requisition id: JR123105**Title**: Trimmer/Climber Trainee **Type**: Full-Time/Non-Exempt **Reports to**: Foreperson/General Foreperson**Essential Functions**:* 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.* Uses appropriate tools, will fell trees or trimmed trunks and split them into manageable pieces.* Sprays stumps and brush with hand-spraying equipment to prevent further growth.* Loads and unloads trucks with logs, stumps, brush, and debris and/or feeds brush into a wood chipper.* Repairs slight damage to lawns, fences, and walks caused by tree trimming.* Relays hand-signals, directs traffic, drives and operates trucks and equipment as assigned, and keeps trucks and work area clear and orderly.* Trains new employees on proper procedures.* Assumes responsibility for the inspection and proper working conditions of tools, trucks, and other work equipment. Requests repair or replacement of equipment when necessary.* Works around hazardous equipment and in close proximity to energized power lines.* Works around excessive noise from machines, chainsaws, wood chipper and must wear proper personal protective equipment.* Is exposed to all temperatures and weather; will be exposed to nature, i.e., irritating plants, biting or stinging insects, dust, etc.* May work on rough terrain.* Helps enforce on-the-job safety practices for crew members.* 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.* Performs other related duties as required or assigned.**Minimum Requirements**:* Has a minimum of 3 months experience working on tree trimming or clearing crews and/or has successfully completed applicable performance reviews.* Enforces on-the-job safety practices.* Must be able to wear necessary personal protective equipment (PPE) as required.* Needs to be able to enter and exit a vehicle numerous times per day.* Must be able to withstand exposure to all kinds of weather while completing work tasks such as rain, heat, sun, cold, snow.* Must be able to write, read, and comprehend written and verbal job instructions/information.* Must be able to communicate with others and represent Wright Tree Service in a professional manner.* Possess the ability to lift, move, and maneuver up to 50 pounds on an infrequent basis and up to 30 pounds on a frequent basis.* Ability to work long hours and overtime during emergencies (including holidays, weekends, storm work) and will be subject to call-out work.* Ability to operate and service all required tools and equipment.* Has a valid driver’s license (dependent on Division and utility/contract requirements) and be able to pass a pre-employment drug test.* Maintains a herbicide applicator or operators certification and license as required by Wright Tree Service and local, state, and federal law.* Must have valid First-Aid and CPR cards.* Must complete and pass a Climber Trainee 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.