Tree Trimmer
Wright Tree Service
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Job summary
Wright Tree Service in the United States is seeking a Tree Trimmer to prune and remove trees and shrubs near power lines, using climbing equipment and ground tools. The role requires navigating to maintain tree health and appearance while adhering to safety standards.
Employees perform routine vehicle and equipment inspections, operate woodchippers, and may work overtime during emergencies or storms, staying compliant with safety policies and company practices.
Qualifications
- 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.
- Must have valid First-Aid and CPR cards or ability to obtain within 90 days of hire.
Responsibilities
- Loads vehicles and equipment with limbs and logs.
- Trims, removes and/or fells trees using climbing equipment and hand tools.
- Works aloft to cut branches and drop them to the ground with rigging lines.
- Fells trees or spars and splits into pieces with ground tools.
- Maintains safety practices and follows OSHA regulations.
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Job description
Job Summary: 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.
During emergencies or natural disasters may be required to be on duty and travel outside of regular work location for the duration of the disaster.
Support, actively participate, and act in accordance with Wright’s culture of safety and employee ownership.
Comply with applicable federal, state, and local laws, rules, and regulations; maintain knowledge of and follow all company policies and procedures.
Maintain regular and punctual attendance at work and meetings.
Drives and operates vehicles and equipment as assigned.
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.
Must be able to communicate with others and represent Wright Tree Service in a professional manner.
Must be able to comprehend and/or read and write both written and verbal job instructions and safety information.
Ability to recognize poisonous plants and take proper safeguard against them.
Must be able to wear necessary personal protective equipment (PPE) as required.
Ability to work long hours and overtime during emergencies (including holidays, weekends, storm work) and will be subject to call-out work.
Demonstrate knowledge and trained to perform tree and bucket rescue.
Ability to operate and service all required tools and equipment.
Ability to work both independently and in a group.
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.
Must have valid First-Aid and CPR cards or ability to obtain within 90 days of hire.
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.
Drive a vehicle with an attached chipper or other trailing unit to, from or within the work area.
Maintain herbicide application certification or equivalent as required by Wright Tree Service and local, state, and federal law.
Keeps informed of new equipment and specifications, standards, practices, and operating procedures.
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No-Seldom
Yes-Occasional (up to 5%)
Yes-Moderate (5% to 25%)
Yes-Substantial (25% to 50%)
Yes-Extensive (greater than 50%)
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.
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.
Must be able to have visual acuity to determine the accuracy, neatness, and thoroughness of work assigned or make general observations of the community; close visual acuity, such as reading a computer screen, reading printed material, inspection of small defects, and using measurement devices.
Ability to enter and exit vehicles and equipment numerous times per day.
Routine exposure to indoor and outdoor working conditions.
Routine exposure to weather, climate and temperature, such as rain, heat, sun, cold, snow.
Routine exposure to nature, such as irritating plants, biting or stinging insects, dust, etc; position works outdoor on rugged terrain.
Routine exposure to noise, vibration, working hazards such as proximity to moving parts, mechanical equipment, moving vehicles, gasoline powered equipment, electrical current, heights, exposure to heat, exposure to chemicals, work in close quarters, narrow aisles or passageways, communicable diseases, bloodborne pathogens, cleaning chemicals, dust, odors, and a variety of pests.
Job Duties: 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.
Equal Employment Opportunities: 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.
Reasonable Accommodation: 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’s: (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.
At-Will Employment: 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.
Drug & Alcohol-Free Workplace: 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.
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.
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Resumen del puesto:
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.
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.
During emergencies or natural disasters may be required to be on duty and travel outside of regular work location for the duration of the disaster.
Support, actively participate, and act in accordance with Wright’s culture of safety and employee ownership.
Comply with applicable federal, state, and local laws, rules, and regulations; maintain knowledge of and follow all company policies and procedures.
Maintain regular and punctual attendance at work and meetings.
Drives and operates vehicles and equipment as assigned.
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.
Conocimiento y comprensión de las normas nacionales estadounidenses para operaciones de cuidado de árboles (ANSI Z133.1 – versión vigente) y de las Normas Nacionales Estadounidenses para la poda adecuada (ANSI A300).
Capacidad para cumplir y capacitar a los empleados sobre los requisitos de seguridad de la empresa y del sector.
Conocimientos sobre circuitos eléctricos y habilidad para leer e interpretar planos de circuitos.
Conocimiento de las normas de generación, transmisión y distribución de energía eléctrica de la OSHA, incluido el artículo 1910.269 del Título 29 del Código de Reglamentaciones Federales (CFR). Capacidad para determinar el voltaje nominal, usar correctamente herramientas aisladas cerca de partes energizadas y distinguir las partes vivas expuestas de otras partes del equipo eléctrico.
Capacidad para aprender rápidamente y seguir instrucciones con precisión.
Capacidad para comunicarse con otras personas y representar a Wright Tree Service de manera profesional.
Capacidad para comprender o leer y escribir tanto las instrucciones laborales como la información de seguridad, en forma escrita y verbal.
Capacidad para reconocer plantas venenosas y adoptar las medidas preventivas adecuadas.
Debe ser capaz de llevar el equipo de protección personal (PPE) requerido.
Capacidad para trabajar jornadas prolongadas y realizar horas extras durante emergencias (incluidos feriados, fines de semana y trabajos por tormentas), estando sujeto a llamadas de emergencia.
Conocimiento y formación en rescate en árboles y con elevador aéreo (canasta).
Capacidad para operar y mantener todas las herramientas y equipos requeridos.
Capacidad para trabajar tanto de forma independiente como en equipo.
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