Tree Climber/Trimmer

Role Overview & Responsibilities

TREE CLIMBER/TRIMMER

Responsibilities:

Personnel performing the role of Climber will have the following responsibilities:

• Perform comprehensive Daily Job Briefings before work begins
• Ensure that each employee has the proper PPE according to the assigned task
• Perform equipment inspections prior to use
• Request maintenance of equipment with Crew Foremen
• Ensure proper work site set-up, including traffic signs/control, fire tools, Safety equipment, and drop/danger zone set-up
• Communicate resources needed to complete projects to Crew Foremen
• Request outages and line shut down activities to Crew Foremen
• Provide support for daily/weekly toolboxes and Safety meetings

Climbers have the authority to STOP WORK at any time they determine that unsafe conditions exist. Each Climber should be able to communicate weaknesses and strengths in the following areas: span of control, communication, and technology.

Qualifications

• Proficient in tree climbing, removal, and trimming activities
• Excellent interpersonal communication skills
• Conflict resolution training
• Commercial Driver's License (CDL) A or B with Air Brake Endorsement

Education:

• CPR and First Aid Trained (required)
• Bi-lingual (preferred)
• EHAP trained
• CTSP (preferred)
• Certified Arborist (preferred)

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $27.00 - $39.00 per hour

Schedule:

• 10 hour shift
• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday
• On call
• Weekend availability

Application Question(s):

• Do you live locally in Martinez or the surrounding Bay Area?

Experience:

• Utility Tree Work: 2 years (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• CDL (Required)

Work Location: On the road