Top 4 Tree climber Jobs in Portage, Mi

Trimmer/Climber with DL - Non-union
Asplundh Tree Expert, LLC - 164 —Battle Creek, MI
- Overtime
- Background check
- Pass drug screening
- Ability to lift 50 pounds

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Trimmer/Climber with DL - Non-union

Asplundh Tree Expert, LLC - 164 -
Battle Creek, MI

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Job Details

Qualifications

Outdoor work experience
Truck handling
Ladder use
Personal protective equipment (PPE) adherence
Driver's License
Safety equipment
Equipment maintenance

Full Job Description

We are currently seeking a Trimmer / Climber to join our team.

Essential Functions

Trims and/or removes trees by climbing with the aid of a ladder, safety belt, climbing line, powered trimmer lift truck, or works from the ground using gasoline, air, and hand-powered saws, pruner, etc. He/she cuts branches or trunk sections and drops or lowers them to the ground with lines.
Uses wedges, sledges, and chain saws in felling trees or trimmed trunks and in cutting and splitting logs into manageable pieces.
Sprays stumps and brush with hand-spraying equipment to prevent further growth.
Loads and unloads trucks with logs, stumps, brush, and debris and/or feeds brush into a wood chipper.
Repairs slight damage to lawns, fences, and walks caused by tree trimming.
Services gasoline, air, and hand-powered tools and other equipment.
Relays hand-signals, directs traffic, drives, and operates trucks and equipment, as assigned and keeps trucks and work area clear and orderly, as well as helps train new employees.
Performs other related work, as assigned by superiors.
Safeguards employees and public from hazards in and around work area. Cooperates with customer, police, and fire departments when blocking street or driveways. Sets up barriers, warning signs, flags, markers, etc. to protect employees and public. Trained to perform tree and bucket rescue.
Assumes responsibility for the inspection and proper working conditions of tools, truck, and other work equipment. Requests repair or replacement, when necessary. Maintains good housekeeping on truck and at work locations.
Works around hazardous equipment
Works in close proximity to energized power lines
Works in all temperatures and weather and will be exposed to nature i.e., irritating plants and biting or stinging insects, and dust.
Works around excessive noise from machines, chain saw, wood chipper and other equipment, with hearing protection.
Work will be performed at varying heights above ground.
Works on unlevel terrain.
Works will be performed at varying heights while secured.
Works around falling limbs.
Exposure to traffic hazards.

Minimum Requirements

Due to the inherently dangerous nature of the industry and requirements to work with or around hazardous equipment, employees must be able to maintain attention and concentration for extended periods of time.
Must be able to wear necessary PPE as per task assigned.
Must be able to safely drive an approved company vehicle.
Must be able to enter and exit a vehicle numerous times a day.
Must be able to withstand exposure to all kinds of weather while completing work assignments, i.e. rain, heat, sun, cold.
Must be able to traverse various terrains.
Must be able to write, read and comprehend written and verbal job instructions/information.
Must be able to work with hands above head for extended periods of time.
Must be able to walk, climb, and work from ladders, or at various heights, on uneven and slippery surfaces, performing mentally/physically demanding work under unfavorable weather conditions while handling equipment or material.
Must have no fear of heights.
Must have own transportation to and from the show up location.
Must be able to lift, move and maneuver heavy weights up to 50 pounds on an infrequent basis, but up to 10 pounds on a frequent basis.
Must have endurance necessary to perform these duties throughout a standard eight or ten hour day. Must be able to work long hours and overtime during holidays, emergencies, weekends, etc. Subject to call out work.
Must have sufficient eye sight to judge distances and coordination to get and use the appropriate equipment and tools.
Must be able to operate and service all required tools and equipment.
Must have good hand-to-eye coordination.
Must have transportation to and from the start up location.
Must have a valid driver's license.
Must pass a background check.
Must pass a pre-employment drug test.

Physical Requirements:

Activity:

Standing

Seeing

Walking

Reading

Sitting

Reaching

Stooping

Range of Motion

Kneeling

Hearing - Speech Range

Squatting

Depth Perception

Body Twisting

Color Vision

Crawling

Lifting

Sense of Touch

Carrying

Manual Dexterity

Pushing

Speaking Clearly

Pulling

Seeing Distant

Climbing Ladders

Climbing On/Off Truck

Climbing Stairs

Climbing

Balancing

Gripping

Lifting up to 10 lbs

Lifting over 10 lbs to 50 lbs

Lifting up to 50 lbs

Key:

Rarely = less than 10%

Occasionally = up to 33%

Frequently = up to 66%

Continously = 67% to 100%

Individuals must be able to perform the essential functions of the position with or without a reasonable accommodation. Individuals with a disability who desire a reasonable accommodation should contact the ADA Coordinator at 1-800-248-8733, ext 1339.

An Equal Opportunity Employer, including disabled and vets.

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