Job Description
Description The Best Teams are Created and Maintained Here. Will consider applicants in Newport News/Norfolk/Suffolk/Chesapeake/Virginia Beach Job Summary Climber III is an advanced level climber position responsible for working in trees to perform general tree care including pruning, cabling, bracing, lightning protection, and tree removals. Supports team in site clearing and chipping tree debris and disposing of tree debris. Duties and Responsibilities: Perform advanced tree care operations such as pruning and limb removal on the ground and in small to large-sized trees (up to 150 feet in height) Access a tree safely according to company protocols after having made all the necessary inspections and assessments. Safely and efficiently move throughout the canopy and remove branches and entire trees without causing damage or injury Advanced skills in the safe operation of powered equipment such as chippers, trucks, and blowers Advanced chainsaw skills and demonstrate mastery of both ground-based and canopy-based chainsaw techniques Effectively use hand tools such as hand saws, pole pruners, pole saws, rakes, and shovels to perform tree care tasks Effectively design and configure advanced rigging systems to facilitate the safe removal of branches and entire trees Proficient in all phases of technical tree removals and rigging on compound jobs incorporating the use of cranes, and other heavy equipment Use task specific Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) according to industry standards and company protocols Maintain safe and organized work zone. Effectively implement plans to prevent property damage and personal injury during tree care operations Edu