Climber - Charlottesville, VA

Job description

The Climber is responsible for climbing, pruning, and removing trees. 1-2 years previous professional experience as climber in line clearance is required to be considered for this role. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: - Always follow and help enforce safe practices and rules - Climb, prune, and remove trees according to Foreperson’s directives - Load and unload trucks with logs, brush, and debris; lifts and feeds brush into brush chipper. - Work from the ground using hand saws, pole saws, pruners, hand pruners, loppers, and gas-powered chain saws - Inspect and ensure proper working condition of all assigned tools and equipment - Safeguard employees and public from hazards in and around the work area by enforcing safe job practices, keeping work area clean and orderly, and staying in frequent voice communication with co-workers - Perform duties for storm work as needed SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES: Climbers have no direct reports. EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS: Prior experience in electric utility vegetation management, construction, logging, landscaping, mechanical, or military industries preferred; previous climbing experience is preferred EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS: High School diploma or education e...