Lead Tree Trimmer

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Full Time Easton, MD, US

6 days ago Requisition

Salary Range: $29.17 To $34.32 Hourly

POSITION:
Senior/Lead Tree Trimmer

REPORTS TO:

Superintendent of Electric Distribution

Trim trees so they will not interfere with the electric lines. Remove trees and brush from electric right-of-ways. Work with the Superintendent of Electric Distribution to ensure proper training and development of the assistant tree trimmer. This is a full-time, non-exempt position.

• Must have Maryland Roadside Tree Certification and Maryland Herbicide Certification.
• Minimum five years in the tree trimmer capacity.
• Demonstrate ability to train and lead crew.
• Must know how to operate derrick and bucket trucks, chippers and associated tools.
• Must have a valid MD Class A CDL
• Occasional after hours call in for post storm restoration.

Must have high school diploma or equivalent

• Must be able to pass DOT physical
• Must be physically able to work (climb, dig, pull, lift, walk, etc.) while exposed to hazardous conditions, extreme noise and extreme weather conditions.
• Must wear proper PPE at all times

• INTEGRITY –Operating with uncompromised values
• COMMITMENT – Unwavering dedication to our customers, our employees, our community, and our environment
• EXCELLENCE
  - An obvious distinction in all we do

• ACCOUNTABILITY
  - Accountable for measurable, high-quality, timely, and cost effective results.
• INITIATIVE
  - Takes prompt action to accomplish tasks and meet goals and objectives.
• QUANTITY/QUALITY of WORK
  - Pays close attention to detail. Strives to achieve accuracy and consistency in all tasks.
• CUSTOMER FOCUS – The ability and willingness to find out what the customer wants or needs and to act accordingly. Dedicated to meeting external and internal customer needs.
• SAFETY ORIENTED – Knows and supports Easton Utilities safety programs and policies

• PROBLEM SOLVING
  - Identifies and analyzes problems weighing the relevance and accuracy of available information. Generates and evaluates alternative solutions and makes effective and timely decisions.
• TEAMWORK
  - Readily sharing information, knowledge and personal strengths. Seeking to understand and building on differing perspectives of others to enhance team efficiency and quality outcomes
• VERSATILITY
  - Requires multiple talents and a willingness to adapt them to changing assignments as required

• Trim trees close to energized high voltage primary and low voltage secondary power lines.
• Work requires functioning as a lead worker performing essentially the same work as those directed and includes overseeing work quality, training, and instruction.
• Clearing, inspection and maintaining right-of-ways and easements by means of trimming, chipping, clear cutting, spraying, and bush hogging.
• Apply herbicide on right-of-ways and easements and all other facilities where it is determined that such herbicide application is cost effective and preferable over mechanical cutting and trimming.
• Responsible for recording Tree Maintenance activity for State Agencies.
• Exercise proper maintenance and care of all equipment used in the performance of the duties herein described. Such equipment may include, but not limited to, aerial lift trucks, chippers, chain saws, weed eaters, pump sprayers, bush hogs, etc.
• Performs tree removal and trimming at the request of, and in conjunction with, the Town of Easton.
• Enforce Easton Utilities safety regulations and strive for both employee and public safety at all times.
• Assists…