Tree Trimmer (Top Climber)

Job description

Hourly Wage: $44.05 - $44.18 Title : Journeyman/Top Climber: Type : Full-Time/Non-Exempt Reports to : Foreperson/General Foreperson Essential Functions of Tree Trimmer at Wright Tree Service: 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 saws/pruners. Will cut branches or trunk sections and drops or lowers them to the ground with lines. Assists crew lead with obtaining written permission from property owners. Help promote and maintain good customer and public relations as well as with employees. Directs crew when crew lead is away from the job site. Takes on leadership role when appropriate. Keeps informed of new equipment and specifications, standards, practices and operating procedures. Uses appropriate tools, will fell trees or trimmed trunks and split them 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. Relays hand-signals, directs traffic, driv...