Climber: Frenchburg, KY

Pay or shift range: $20 USD to $21 USD. This is an estimated pay range for this position. Final offers are based on various factors, including skill set, experience, location, qualifications and other job‑related reasons.

SUMMARY

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

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Always follow and help enforce safe practices and rules.
• Climb, prune, and remove trees according to Foreperson’s directives.
• Load and unload trucks with logs, brush, and debris; lift and feed brush into brush chipper.
• Work from the ground using hand saws, pole saws, pruners, hand pruners, loppers, and gas‑powered chain saws.
• Inspect and ensure proper working condition of all assigned tools and equipment.
• Safeguard employees and public from hazards in and around the work area by enforcing safe job practices, keeping work area clean and orderly, and staying in frequent voice communication with co‑workers.
• Perform 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:

• 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, including tree rescue and all applicable first aid techniques.
• Familiar with electrical hazards and appropriate operating procedure when in proximity to electrical conductors and aerial rescue techniques.
• 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).
• 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.

Position requires employee to be able to pass a background check and drug screen as required for this job.

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.

Reasonable Accommodation Statement: XKIG is an equal opportunity employer and complies with all federal, state, and local nondiscrimination laws, including the ADA. If you need a reasonable accommodation during the application or hiring process, please contact our Talent Acquisition team at 877‑418‑2999.

This is a full‑time position that offers health insurance benefits for medical, vision, and dental, as well as the option for enrollment in a 401K.

Eligibility and accrual timelines vary by position with some roles gaining PTO immediately and others becoming eligible after a set period of employment. Details are provided during the hiring process and may vary for Union hires.