Journeyman, Trades ​/ Skilled Labor, Maintenance Technician ​/ Mechanic

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Albany, Oregon time type:
Full time posted on:
Posted 8 Days Agojob requisition :
JR121565

This is a union referred position. If you are interested in applying for this position, you must first call the union hall at the following number.

PHONE: IBEW Local 6594480 Rogue Valley, Suite 3

Central Point, Oregon 97502

BENEFITS:
* Union Benefits offered
* Plenty of growth opportunities
* On the job training
* Potential overtime
* Get paid weekly, etc.
** Title**:
Journeyman/Top Climber  
** Type**:
Full-Time/Non-Exempt  
** Reports to**:
Foreperson/General Foreperson
** Essential Functions**:
* 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, drives and operates trucks and equipment as assigned, and keeps trucks and work area clear and orderly.
* Trains new employees on proper procedures.
* Assumes responsibility for the inspection and proper working conditions of tools, trucks, and other work equipment. Requests repair or replacement of equipment when necessary.
* Works around hazardous equipment and in close proximity to energized power lines.
* Works around excessive noise from machines, chainsaws, wood chipper and must wear proper personal protective equipment.
* Is exposed to all temperatures and weather; will be exposed to nature, i.e., irritating plants, biting or stinging insects, dust, etc.
* May work on rough terrain.
* Helps enforce on-the-job safety practices for crew members.
* Services truck, chipper and equipment, maintaining them in a neat, clean, and specified mechanical order. Reports the need for equipment and truck maintenance to crew lead.
* Performs other related duties as required or assigned.
** Minimum Requirements**:
* Has a minimum of 2 years’ experience working on tree trimming or clearing crews and/or has successfully completed applicable performance reviews.
* Must have a basic knowledge of trees, including identification, growth habits and correct arboricultural techniques for the trimming, pruning, repairing, maintaining and removing, as applies to working in close proximity to energized conductors.
* Knows and understands the American National Standards for Tree Care Operations (ANSI Z133.1-current version).
* Knows and understands all approved work methods that apply to specific position.
* Has a basic knowledge of electrical circuit and must be skilled in reading and understanding circuit maps.
* Enforces on-the-job safety practices.
* Must be able to wear necessary personal protective equipment (PPE) as required.
* Needs to be able to enter and exit a vehicle numerous times per day.
* Must be able to withstand exposure to all kinds of weather while completing work tasks such as rain, heat, sun, cold, snow.
* Must be able to write, read, and comprehend written and verbal job instructions/information.
* Must be able to communicate with others and represent Wright Tree Service in a professional manner.
* Possesses the ability to lift, move, and maneuver up to 50 pounds on an infrequent basis and up to 30 pounds on a frequent basis.
* Ability to work long hours and overtime during emergencies (including holidays, weekends, storm work) and will be subject to call-out work.
* Ability to operate and service all…