Tree Trimmer Helper

Position Summary:
Primary responsibility includes clearing brush on the ground and assisting tree trimmers in clearing JEA’s right-of-ways.

Criteria:
Education/Experience:
High school diploma (GED) and familiar with various tools and equipment used in vegetation control.

Skills/Abilities:
Possesses mechanical and technical skills. Communicates effectively and maintains professionalism.

Certifications/Licenses:
None.

Physical Demands:
The ability to orally communicate by phone and person to person. The ability to see and read printed material. The ability to lift, carry, and use heavy tools and materials. The ability to climb and perform work from a ladder. The ability to safely operate a standard equipped JEA vehicle. The ability to safely operate standard equipped company grounds maintenance equipment, including tractors and trimmers, etc.

The ability to walk many miles per day over rough terrain.

Work Environment:
Outdoors, all-weather conditions. Location and work hours are determined by Management and may be adjusted as needed.

Driving:
Must have and maintain a valid Tennessee Class “A” license with air brake and tanker endorsement within six months of employment.

Telephone:
Must maintain an operating telephone and furnish the number to his/her supervisor.

Essential Functions:

• Removes brush and trash from right-of-way areas and operates wood chipper.
• Operates chain saws and other cutting equipment to clear brush and trees.
• Operates weed-eaters and other equipment in order to maintain sites.
• Occasionally operates bobcat and tractor with various clearing attachments.
• Operates company vehicle to deliver supplies and materials to crews.
• Performs general maintenance and upkeep of equipment.
• Uses pump sprayers and spray rigs to apply chemicals at JEA sites.
• Unloads and stores supplies, equipment and/or parts.
• Maintains accurate records.
• Interacts with internal and external customers in a professional manner.
• May assist in ordering supplies including chemical supplies.
• Follows company safety guidelines and procedures.
• Performs additional duties as requested.