Tree Trimmer/Climber w/DL

We are currently seeking a Trimmer / Climber to join our team.

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 gasoline, air, and hand-powered saws, pruner, etc.  He/she cuts branches or trunk sections and drops or lowers them to the ground with lines.
• Uses wedges, sledges, and chain saws in felling trees or trimmed trunks and in cutting and splitting logs 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.
• Services gasoline, air, and hand-powered tools and other equipment.
• Relays hand-signals, directs traffic, drives, and operates trucks and equipment, as assigned and keeps trucks and work area clear and orderly, as well as helps train new employees.
• Performs other related work, as assigned by superiors.
• 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, markers, etc. to protect employees and public.  Trained to perform tree and bucket rescue.
• Assumes responsibility for the inspection and proper working conditions of tools, truck, and other work equipment.  Requests repair or replacement, when necessary.  Maintains good housekeeping on truck and at work locations.
• Works around hazardous equipment
• Works in close proximity to energized power lines
• Works in all temperatures and weather and will be exposed to nature i.e., irritating plants and biting or stinging insects, and dust.
• Works around excessive noise from machines, chain saw, wood chipper and other equipment, with hearing protection.
• Work will be performed at varying heights above ground.
• Works on unlevel terrain.
• Works will be performed at varying heights while secured.
• Works around falling limbs.
• Exposure to traffic hazards.

Minimum Requirements

• Due to the inherently dangerous nature of the industry and requirements to work with or around hazardous equipment, employees must be able to maintain attention and concentration for extended periods of time.
• Must be able to wear necessary PPE as per task assigned.
• Must be able to safely drive an approved company vehicle.
• Must be able to enter and exit a vehicle numerous times a day.
• Must be able to withstand exposure to all kinds of weather while completing work assignments, i.e. rain, heat, sun, cold.
• Must be able to traverse various terrains.
• Must be able to write, read and comprehend written and verbal job instructions/information.
• Must be able to work with hands above head for extended periods of time.
• Must be able to walk, climb, and work from ladders, or at various heights, on uneven and slippery surfaces, performing mentally/physically demanding work under unfavorable weather conditions while handling equipment or material.
• Must have no fear of heights.
• Must have own transportation to and from the show up location.
• Must be able to lift, move and maneuver heavy weights up to 50 pounds on an infrequent basis, but up to 10 pounds on a frequent basis.
• Must have endurance necessary to perform these duties throughout a standard eight or ten hour day.  Must be able to work long hours and overtime during holidays, emergencies, weekends, etc.  Subject to call out work.
• Must have sufficient eye sight to judge distances and coordination to get and use the appropriate equipment and tools.
• Must be able to operate and service all required tools and equipment.
• Must have good hand-to-eye coordination.
• Must have transportation to and from the start up location.
• Must have a valid driver's license.
• Must pass a background and/or MVR check.
• Must pass a pre-employment drug test.

Physical Requirements:

Activity:ROFCActivity:ROFC
Standing   XSeeing   X
Walking  X Reading X  
SittingX   Reaching   X
Stooping X  Range of Motion   X
KneelingX   Hearing - Speech Range  X 
Squatting X  Depth Perception   X
Body Twisting  X Color VisionX   
CrawlingX   Lifting  X 
Sense of Touch   XCarrying  X 
Manual Dexterity  X Pushing X  
Speaking Clearly  X Pulling  X 
Seeing Distant   XClimbing Ladders X  
Climbing On/Off Truck X  Climbing StairsX   
Climbing    XBalancing  X 
Gripping   XLifting up to 10 lbs  X 
Lifting over 10 lbs to 50 lbs   XLifting up to 50 lbs X  

 

Key:

Rarely = less than 10%
Occasionally = up to 33%
Frequently = up to 66%
Continuously = 67% to 100%

Individuals must be able to perform the essential functions of the position with or without a reasonable accommodation.  Individuals with a disability who desire a reasonable accommodation should contact the ADA Coordinator at 1-800-248-8733, ext 1339.

An Equal Opportunity Employer, including disabled and vets.

Company Description:

Nelson Tree Service provides safe, cost-effective line clearance to customers across the nation. Our commitment to quality equipment and the best trained workforce in the industry is what sets us apart from others. Our employees are our most valuable resource. That’s why we have the most advanced employee training program in the industry. New employees learn and existing employees receive continuous retraining on safe operation of equipment, driving skills, climbing and trimming skills, proper interaction with property owners, and many other skills essential to safety and professionalism on the job.

An Equal Opportunity Employer, including disabled and vets.

Please note that we partner with the Dept. of Homeland Security/U.S. Customs and Immigration Service to e-Verify all newly hired employees.

Individuals with a disability who desire a reasonable accommodation should contact the ADA Coordinator at 1-800-248-8733, ext. 1339.