Climber: Dallas, GA

Climber:
Dallas, GA

The Climber is responsible for climbing, pruning, and removing trees. Essential functions include following and helping enforce safe practices and rules, climbing, pruning, and removing trees according to directives, loading and unloading trucks with logs, brush, and debris, working from the ground using various tools, inspecting and ensuring proper working condition of all assigned tools and equipment, safeguarding employees and public from hazards in and around the work area, and performing 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 equivalent preferred.

Knowledge, skills, and abilities:
Must be able to demonstrate a working knowledge of all knots, ropes, and rigging devices used in tree trimming and removal operations, climb and descend trees using rope and safety saddle, administer and implement emergency rescue techniques, be familiar with electrical hazards and appropriate operating procedure when in proximity to electrical conductors and aerial rescue techniques in the event of an emergency aloft, work and maneuver at considerable heights under varying and adverse weather conditions, possess physical strength and agility, good balance, good depth perception and the ability to hear verbal instructions from a distance, quickly remove yourself from a potential danger area, obtain and maintain first-aid certification and CPR, wear necessary personal protective equipment (PPE), and travel out of town for storm restoration work when needed.

Position requires employee to be able to pass a background check and drug screen as required for this job. Work authorization requirements:
Must meet I-9 requirements. Affirmative Action/EEO statement:
Xylem Tree Experts and Kendall Vegetation Services provide equal employment opportunity to all individuals regardless of their race, color, creed, religion, gender, age, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by state, federal, or local law.