Top 5 Tree climber Jobs in Knoxville Tn

Climber: Sevierville, TN
Kendall Vegetation Services —Sevierville, TN
- $23 an hour
- Full-time
- Background check
- Pass drug screening
- High school diploma or GED
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
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Arborist Climber
Bartlett Tree Experts —Maryville, TN
- $24 - $27 an hour
- Full-time
- CDL B
- Mid-level
- Residential
- Paid holidays
- Disability insurance
Arborist Technician - Facilities Services - UTK
University of Tennessee Health Science Center —Knoxville, TN
- Full-time
- Mid-level
- High school diploma or GED
- Driver's License
Arborist Technician - Facilities Services - UTK
University of Tennessee - Knoxville —Knoxville, TN
- Full-time
- Mid-level
- High school diploma or GED
- Driver's License
Foreman
The Davey Tree Expert Company —Sevierville, TN
- Full-time
- Mid-level
- CDL
- High school diploma or GED
- Paid holidays
- Health insurance
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Xylem Tree Experts —Knoxville, TN
Constantly observe and practice climbing and tree maintenance skills in a continued effort to improve your own professional skills. Must meet I-9 requirements.
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Climber: Sevierville, TN

Kendall Vegetation Services -
Sevierville, TN

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Job Details

Full-time
$23 an hour
2 days ago

Benefits

Health insurance
Dental insurance
401(k)
Paid time off
Vision insurance

Qualifications

Outdoor work experience
Rescue operations
Emergency procedures
Personal protective equipment (PPE) adherence
Electrical safety procedures
Rigging
First aid and CPR

Full Job Description

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; 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

Must be able to demonstrate a working knowledge of all knots, ropes, and rigging devices used in tree trimming and removal operations
Must be able to climb and descend trees using rope and safety saddle
Must be able to administer and implement emergency rescue techniques, including tree rescue and all applicable first aid techniques
Must be familiar with electrical hazards and appropriate operating procedure when in proximity to electrical conductors and aerial rescue techniques in the event of an emergency aloft
Must be able to work and maneuver at considerable heights under varying and adverse weather conditions
Must possess physical strength and agility, good balance, good depth perception and the ability to hear verbal instructions from a distance.
Must be able to quickly remove yourself from a potential danger area
Must be able to obtain and maintain first-aid certification and CPR
Must be able to wear necessary personal protective equipment (PPE)
Must be able to travel out of town for storm restoration work when needed

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

Work authorization requirements:
Must meet I-9 requirements.

Affirmative Action/EEO statement:
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.

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities required of the employee for this job. Duties, obligations, and activities may change at any time, with or without notice.

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.

Benefits Offered:
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.

Paid Time Off (PTO)
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.

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Equal Opportunity Employer
This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights (https://www.eeoc.gov/poster) notice from the Department of Labor.

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