Climber - Canton, GA

Climber - Canton, GA

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

Essential functions include following and enforcing safe practices and rules, climbing, pruning, and removing trees according to the Foreperson's directives, loading and unloading trucks with logs, brush, and debris, working from the ground using various tools, inspecting and ensuring the proper working condition of all assigned tools and equipment, safeguarding employees and the public from hazards, and performing duties for storm work as needed.

Supervisory responsibilities include having no direct reports.

Experience requirements include prior experience in electric utility vegetation management, construction, logging, landscaping, mechanical, or military industries, and previous climbing experience is preferred. A high school diploma or education equivalent is preferred.

Knowledge, skills, and abilities include demonstrating a working knowledge of all knots, ropes, and rigging devices used in tree trimming and removal operations, climbing and descending trees using rope and safety saddle, administering and implementing emergency rescue techniques, being familiar with electrical hazards and appropriate operating procedures, working and maneuvering at considerable heights under varying and adverse weather conditions, possessing physical strength and agility, good balance, good depth perception, and the ability to hear verbal instructions from a distance, quickly removing yourself from a potential danger area, obtaining and maintaining first-aid certification and CPR, wearing necessary personal protective equipment (PPE), and being able to travel out of town for storm restoration work when needed.

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.