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Brown Hound Tree Service in Roanoke, VA, is seeking an experienced tree climber/ tree trimmer.
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.
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.
Inspects and requests repair or replacement of tools, truck and other work equipment, 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 un-level terrain.
Works will be performed at varying heights while secured.
Works around falling limbs.
Exposure to traffic hazards.
A Tree Trimmer must have knowledge of chainsaw safety, and roping & rigging techniques. A Tree Trimmer also operates chain saws, pruners, brush chipper and may be called upon to operate an aerial lift device (bucket truck.) A skilled Tree Climber/Trimmer should have at least 6 months verifiable experience in a utility line clearance and/or residential tree clearance setting. A Valid Driver License is required. A CDL License is Preferred.
Work Schedule: 4 -12 HR days, M-F with periods of mandatory overtime. Employees are also required to work emergency storm duty as need arises.
Rate of Pay: Varies depending upon Skills and Experience.
Benefits: Medical, Dental, We Pay Weekly
Brown Hound Tree Service is a family-owned and operated business based in Roanoke, VA. You can locate more information on our website at www.brownhoundtreeservice.com.
We are a Drug Free Workplace.
We encourage minorities and females to apply.
