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UNION CLIMBER

BLUROC LLC -
Northampton, MA

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Job Details

Full-time
$36.50 - $41.50 an hour

Qualifications

Power saws
Vehicle backing operations
Removing debris
Safety training program participation as safety practice
Personal protective equipment (PPE) use
Outdoor work experience
Safety regulations
Professional ethics
Pruning (plant care)
Employee relationship building
OSHA 10
Grounds maintenance and landscaping safety protocols
Outdoor debris cleaning
Tree cutting
Bucket operation
Driver's License
Grounds maintenance sprayers
Tree pruning
Public safety procedures
Safety equipment
Physical safety enforcement
Pest control chemical handling
Site hazard assessment (tree care)
Chipper
Traffic safety protocols

Full Job Description

Company Overview

BLUROC is one of North America’s leading providers of right-of-way access solutions. From pipelines to power lines to civil projects, we offer unmatched expertise in total access planning, clearing, site work and restoration services.

These end-to-end solutions are delivered by an experienced, reliable team who place a priority on safety, environmental sensitivity, cost, and timeliness. In short, BLUROC goes the extra mile to ensure our clients’ projects are successful.

At BluRoc, we bring operational excellence regardless of industry or location. Our culture is as top notch as our service and our employees work together like a family.

Position Description

This position requires knowledge and experience of safely being able to operate hand tools, clearing debris, and managing tasks associated with our service capabilities. The climber will be required to work in difficult weather conditions of extreme heat and cold environments. The ideal candidate will have a positive, get it done attitude, with an eagerness to learn.

Responsibilities:

These tasks include, but are not limited to:

Pruning trees
Rigging
Cabling and bracing
Removal of hazardous trees
Properly maintaining and operating equipment (hand tools, chainsaws, chippers, and aerial lifts)
Implementing work zone safety procedures
Assisting with driving, backing, dumping, and parking duties
Learning, understanding, and adhering to all safety rules and company safety policies

Position Requirements

Valid driver's license
Vehicle required for transportation to job sites
Ability to work outdoors year-round performing manual labor in all weather conditions
Climb trees for trimming and removals in and above the power lines.
Prepare, operate, and maintain all tools and equipment including hand tools, chainsaws, chippers, and aerial lifts
Capable of operating two-handed equipment (chain saw, circular saw, etc.)
Remove limbs and brush, cleanup and dispose of debris
Mixing and apply spray chemicals, preserving desirable vegetation
Safeguard employees and the public from hazards in and around the working area to help enforce on-the-job safety practices
One or more years experience working as a Trimmer/Climber, working around utility wires, knot tying, and PPE
Knowledge of trees including identification, growth habits and correct techniques for the trimming, pruning, repairing, maintaining, and removing, as applicable to working close to energized conductors
Ability to perform physical labor such as lifting a minimum of 50 lbs. to shoulder height or more
Ability to obtain specialized training and certifications as required, such as Local, state and federal licenses
Ability to obtain First Aid and CPR cards
OSHA 10 or Greater Certified
MA/CT Herbicide Licenses preferred but not required
Must be out of a Laborers Hall (LiUNA)

Personal Attributes

Interpersonal Communication— Navigate and relate with all levels of the organization; builds appropriate rapport; builds constructive and effective relationships; uses diplomacy and tact; can diffuse even high-tension situations comfortably.

Integrity and Trust-Is widely trusted; is seen as a direct, truthful individual; can present the unvarnished truth in an appropriate and helpful manner; keeps confidence; admits mistakes; does not misrepresent him/herself for personal gain.

Team Building-Creates unity and productivity of team; can improve performance and motivate to excellence; participates in team building and team motivating activities.

Presentation Skills-Is effective in a variety of presentation settings: one-on-one, small, and large groups, with peers, and bosses.

Internal Partnering-Relating to peers on a personal level; cooperating with peers; joint problem solving; responding to accolades; handling peer conflict.

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