Climber - New Market, VA

Climber - New Market, VA

Job Category : Operations

Requisition Number : CLIMB012530

Full-Time

Location : New Market, VA, USA

Pay or shift range : $18 to $24 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.

Travel Required : Yes

Description

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; lifts and feeds 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

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.