Groundmen, Tree Trimmers and Climbers

Position: Groundmen, Tree Trimmers and Climbers

Location: St. Marys, OH

Job : 128

# of Openings: 1

Midwest Groundmen, Tree Trimmers and Climbers

St. Mary's, OH

• Load and unload trucks with logs, brush and debris
• Use hand lines to lower limbs and equipment. Keeps work area picked up and orderly.
• Carry and lay out materials, tools and equipment at work site. Use and maintenance of small power tools at ground level.
• Drive and operate trucks and other equipment as assigned.
• Keep trucks and other assigned equipment in a neat and orderly fashion. Report the need for repairs to truck and equipment to crew leader.
• May perform as flagger to direct movement of traffic
• Safeguard employees and public from hazards in and around the working area.
• Help enforce on the job safety practices.
• Perform other related work as assigned.
• Maintain professional customer service with customers/homeowners as applicable

• Climb and trim lines of vegetation as directed by crew leader
• Can operate a chipper, chain saws, other equipment, and tools.
• Can work in close proximity to energized tines but no closer than Minimum Approach Distance with regard to amount of voltage
• May perform as flagger to direct movement of traffic
• Cleans, sharpens, and maintains chainsaws and hand tools.
• May be able to apply herbicide to vegetation.
• Trims or remove hazardous trees from around electric lines
• Cuts underbrush and debris.

• Carries tools and equipment to and from storage and work areas.
• Assist other team members as needed.

• Ability to trim trees around energized conductors.
• Ability to climb using rope and saddle (Experienced climbers)
• Ability to Identify electrical systems.
• Ability to tie all knots used in tree trimming and knowledge of when to use them. (Preferred)
• Ability to safely operate chain saws while aloft in trees and learn rigging techniques. (Preferred)
• Able to comply with all OSHA laws, ANSI Z-133 Standards and all company policies, procedures, and safety rules.
• Ability to follow orders in sequence and communicate effectively.
• Ability to work long hours (up to 16-hour days on storm restoration work) under varied weather conditions with the equipment and personnel on hand

* Must be able to pass a drug screen and background check *

Job Type: Full-time

Salary: $19.00 - $28.00+ per hour

• Sign-on Bonus: New hires receive a bonus after 90 days of employment. To ensure you get the most out of your reward, the company pays the taxes on your behalf.
• Referral Program: Help us grow! Earn a tax-covered bonus for every successful referral after their first 90 days.
• Instant Coverage:
  Medical, dental, and vision benefits start on your very first day.
• 401(k) Match:
  We invest in our future by matching your retirement contributions.
• PTO & Perks:
  Generous paid time off and flexible voluntary insurance plans.

SCHEDULE:

10-hour shift, Monday thru Friday. Hours may vary and OT is likely (Weather Permitting)

LOCATION:

St. Mary's, OH

Experience:

Tree care: 1 year (Preferred)

License/Certification:
Driver's License (Preferred)