Climber II
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Climber II is an intermediate level climber position responsible for working in trees to perform general tree care including pruning, cabling, bracing, lightning protection, and tree removals. Supports team in site clearing and chipping tree debris and disposing of tree debris.
Duties and Responsibilities :
- Perform intermediate tree care operations such as pruning and limb removal on the ground and in small to large-sized trees (up to 100 feet in height)
- Access a tree safely according to company protocols after having made all the necessary inspections and assessments. Safely and efficiently move throughout the canopy and remove branches and entire trees without causing damage or injury
- Intermediate skills in the safe operation of powered equipment such as chippers, trucks, and blowers
- Intermediate to advanced chainsaw skills and proficiency in both ground-based and canopy-based chainsaw techniques
- Effectively use hand tools such as hand saws, pole pruners, pole saws, rakes, and shovels to perform tree care tasks
- Effectively design and configure basic rigging systems to facilitate the safe removal of branches and entire trees
- Use task specific Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) according to industry standards and company protocols
- Maintain safe and organized work zone
- Effectively implement plans to prevent property damage and personal injury during tree care operations.
Education and Experience :
Demonstration of role specific skills or verifiable requisite experienceAble to successfully follow directions and established procedures related to roping and rigging, maintenance of equipment, adjustments to equipment, and reporting malfunctioning equipmentRead and interpret documents such as sales orders, safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manualsAbility to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule formAbility to write routine reports and correspondenceAbility to perform mathematical operations (add, subtract, multiply and divide) using weight measurement, volume, and distance. Ability to calculate or estimate weight, volume and distance related to arboricultural field operationsApply critical thinking skills to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization existsEffective communication skillsCommunicate using hand signals with climbers to ensure safety and to perform work within acceptable standardsCommunicate verbally with the general public to direct them safely around the work areaAble to become certified in EHAP, First-Aid and CPRStrong work ethicPhysical Demands / Requirements :
Work 8+ hours per day with applicable breaks x 5 days / week (during emergency work, mandatory overtime, after-hours, weekends, and holiday work may be required).Ability to bend, stoop and twist continuously throughout the dayWork Environment :
Work outdoors in extreme conditions near automotive traffic and direct sunlightAbility to work outdoors in all weather conditions including extreme conditions temperatures may exceed 100 degrees FahrenheitAbility to work in direct sunlight for extended periods of timeRequires protective clothing and personal devices : Eye protection, safety vest, gloves, hard hat, ear plugs, long sleeved shirts, and work boots