Climber - Utica, NY

Climber - Utica, NY

The Climber is responsible for climbing, pruning, and removing trees.

Essential functions include :

• 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 include :

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 equivalent preferred

Knowledge, skills, and abilities include :

This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Other duties, responsibilities, and activities may change or be assigned at any time with or without notice.

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