Tree Trimmer (Apprentice)

Wright Tree Service of the West; California (MO); On-site; USD 44,000 - 63,000; Full time

Job summary

Wright Tree Service of the West is hiring a Tree Trimmer. This role trims and removes trees near power lines, using climbing gear, a powered lift, and hand tools to maintain vegetation and ensure safety.

Extensive travel may be required; candidates should be able to work long hours and overtime during emergencies, with emphasis on safety and regulatory compliance.

Qualifications

• Must have 3+ months tree trimming or clearing crew experience.
• Prefers high school diploma; CPR/First Aid preferred or obtainable within 90 days.

Responsibilities

• Load vehicles/equipment with limbs and logs; handle pieces safely.
• Trim/remove trees using climbing gear, lift truck, and ropes.
• Work aloft and on ground with hand tools and saws.
• Operate at height with bucket lift; lower material with rigging.
• Maintain safety, follow OSHA, and educate others on procedures.

Skills

Tree knowledge

Safety standards

Electrical awareness

Communication

Reading & writing

PPE compliance

Teamwork

Quick learning

Rescue knowledge

Equipment operation

Education

High school diploma

CPR/First Aid (certification)

Tools

Power saws

Rigging lines

Chipper/truck

Job description

Hourly Wage

$31.76 - $45.50

Job Title

Tree Trimmer

Pay Rate Type

Non-Exempt

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.

Essential Job Duties

• 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.

Other Duties

Drives and operates vehicles and equipment as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills & Ability Requirements

• 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.

Education, Certification & Experience Requirements

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.

Other Preferred Requirements

• 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.

Language Requirements (read, write, speak)

English - Read, Write, Speak Spanish - Read, Write, Speak Other Language _________________ - Read, Write, Speak

Travel Requirements

Yes-Extensive (greater than 50%)

Physical Characteristics

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. 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.

Environmental Factors

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. 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.

COMPANY STATEMENTS (U.S. Only)

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.

Cargo: Tree Trimmer

Tipo de salario: No exento

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.

Funciones esenciales del puesto

• Carga vehículos y equipos con ramas y troncos de tamaño manejable que no pueden ser triturados.
• Poda, retira o tala árboles usando equipos de escalada, como camión con elevador de poda, cinturón de seguridad, cuerda de escalada y escalera.
• También trabaja en el suelo utilizando sierras manuales, sierras de uso en el suelo, podadoras u otras herramientas aplicables.
• Trabaja a altura para cortar ramas o secciones de tronco y bajarlas al suelo con cuerdas de izado.
• Utiliza herramientas apropiadas en el suelo para talar árboles o troncos y dividirlos en piezas fáciles de manipular.
• Trabaja cerca de equipos peligrosos y puede desempeñarse en proximidad a líneas energizadas bajo la supervisión directa de un Qualified Line Clearance Tree Trimmer.
• Una vez cumplidos los requisitos para la calificación, puede supervisar directamente las actividades de empleados no calificados que trabajan cerca de conductores energizados.
• Aplica herbicidas y reguladores de crecimiento a la maleza (brush) y los troncos.
• Mantiene los registros de aplicación correspondientes.
• Adheres a y ayuda a capacitar a empleados con menos experiencia sobre las políticas de la empresa, los procedimientos, las prácticas de seguridad en el trabajo, los métodos de trabajo aprobados y las normativas de la Administración de Salud Ocupacional (OSHA).
• Repara daños menores a la propiedad que ocurran en el lugar de trabajo.
• Informa al General Foreperson de las situaciones que requieran atención, de forma oportuna.
• Alimenta la trituradora de madera con maleza y residuos.
• Coloca señales de advertencia, barreras, banderas, transmite señales manuales, dirige el tráfico y utiliza otros dispositivos de control de tráfico según corresponda, para proteger a los empleados y al público de los peligros en y alrededor del área de trabajo.
• Coopera con los propietarios, clientes y personal de emergencia cuando sea necesario bloquear calles o entradas.
• Realiza inspecciones de vehículos y equipos para garantizar su correcto funcionamiento.
• Efectúa el mantenimiento rutinario de los vehículos, equipos y herramientas de la empresa.
• Informa al General Foreperson.
• Durante emergencias o desastres naturales, puede ser necesario permanecer de servicio y desplazarse fuera del lugar habitual de trabajo durante la duración del evento.
• Apoya, participa activamente y actúa de acuerdo con la cultura de seguridad y sentido de pertenencia de Wright.
• Cumple con las leyes, normas y reglamentos federales, estatales y locales aplicables; mantiene el conocimiento y cumplimiento de todas las políticas y procedimientos de la empresa.
• Mantiene una asistencia regular y puntual al trabajo y a las reuniones.

Otras funciones

Conduce y opera los vehículos y equipos asignados.

Conocimientos, habilidades y aptitudes requeridas

• 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.
• Debe ser capaz de comunicarse con otras personas y representar a Wright Tree Service de manera profesional.
• Debe ser capaz de 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.
• Demostración de conocimiento y formación para realizar 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.

Requisitos de educación, certificación y experiencia

Contar con un mínimo de 3 meses de experiencia trabajando en cuadrillas de poda o despeje de árboles, o haber completado con éxito las evaluaciones de habilidades correspondientes. Se prefiere título de educación secundaria o equivalente, aunque no es obligatorio. Debe contar con credenciales vigentes de resucitación cardiopulmonar (CPR), o poder obtenerlas en un plazo de 90 días tras la contratación.

Otros requisitos preferidos

• Capacidad para obtener y mantener una licencia de conducir válida o una licencia comercial (según la división y los requisitos del cliente o contrato) y una tarjeta médica emitida por el Departamento de Transporte (Department of Transportation, DOT) conforme a las regulaciones de la FMCSA.
• Conducir un vehículo con una astilladora u otra unidad remolcada acoplada hacia, desde o dentro del área de trabajo.
• Mantener la certificación o equivalente en aplicación de herbicidas según lo requieran Wright Tree Service y las leyes locales, estatales y federales.
• Mantenerse informado sobre nuevos equipos, especificaciones, normas, prácticas y procedimientos operativos.

Requisitos de idioma (leer, escribir, hablar)

Inglés - Read, Write, Speak Español - Read, Write, Speak Otro idioma _________________ - Read, Write, Speak

Requisitos de viaje

Extensive (greater than 50%)

Características físicas

Esta posición puede requerir demandas y actividades físicas incluyendo: Bending efectivo, reaching, standing, walking, climbing, lifting, carrying, grasping, talking, hearing y movimientos repetitivos. 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.

Factores ambientales

Esta posición puede estar expuesta a los siguientes factores: 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.

DECLARACIONES DE LA EMPRESA (solo EE. UU.)

Funciones del puesto: esta descripción del puesto no está diseñada para abarcar ni contener una lista exhaustiva de todas las actividades, tareas o responsabilidades requeridas del empleado.

Igualdad de oportunidades de empleo: 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 transgénero trans), 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. Comprometidos a garantizar el cumplimiento de esta política con respecto a reclutamiento, contratación, ubicación, promoción, traslado, entrenamiento, compensación, beneficios, actividades de empleados, acceso a instalaciones y programas, y el trato general durante el empleo.

Ajustes razonables: 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 expre...

Empleo a voluntad: 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 acuerdo de empleo, oral, escrito, etc., alterando la autorización de empleo a voluntad. Cualquier acuerdo debe constar por escrito y estar firmado por el Director General o su designado.

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