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Climber

Position Summary

A Climber uses sophisticated climbing and rigging techniques to cut away dead or excess branches from trees or shrubs to maintain right-of-way for roads, sidewalks, or utilities. This position improves the appearance, health, and value of trees. As a Climber, you will prune/treat trees or shrubs using handsaws, hand pruners, clippers, and power pruners. You will work off the ground in the tree canopy in this position and may use truck-mounted lifts.

Duties and Responsibilities Include

Essential Duties:

Cuts away dead and excess branches from trees
Clears branches around power lines, using climbing equipment or buckets of extended truck booms
Cables, braces, ties, bolts, stakes, and guides trees and branches to provide support
Cleans, sharpens, and lubricates tools and equipment
Inspects trees to determine if they have diseases or pest problems
Supervises others engaged in tree trimming work and trains lower-level employees
Operates boom trucks, stump chippers, brush chippers, power saws, sprayers, and other equipment
Prunes, cuts down, fertilizes, and sprays trees as directed by tree surgeons
Transplants and removes trees and shrubs and prepares trees for moving
Duties and responsibilities may change with or without notice

What You'll Bring to the Team

Semi-skilled in mechanics
Proficient in proper tree groundwork, including but not limited to basic tree pruning and tree removal
Must be able to complete a proficiency test consisting of climbing, knot tying, and chainsaw maintenance
Demonstrate an understanding of the safe handling and operation of chainsaws, chippers, and stump grinders
Valid driver's license with an acceptable driving record per Company requirements
Knowledge of essential job functions and responsibilities
Attention to detail
Organizational skills
Strong oral and written communication skills
Ability to problem solve
Meet all physical requirements of the position
Pass all drug and alcohol screens as required by Company policy and, if applicable, required by DOT regulations
18 years of age or older, or 21 if CDL is required
Legally authorized to work in the United States

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive list of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. The Company reserves the right to revise or change the job duties as needed. Management reserves the right to change the description, duties, or work schedules to accommodate individuals with disabilities.

Additionally, the position may be subject to pre-employment screening, including drug screening and background check.

The Townsend Company, LLC and its family of companies are equal opportunity and affirmative action employers. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status, or any other characteristics protected by law.

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