What are the responsibilities and job description for the Groundmen, Tree Trimmers and Climbers position at Fitzwater Outdoor Maintenance?
Midwest Groundmen, Tree Trimmers and Climbers
St. Mary’s, OH
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES
GROUNDMEN / DRIVER
Load and unload trucks with logs, brush and debris
Use hand lines to lower limbs and equipment. Keeps work area picked up and orderly.
Carry and lay out materials, tools and equipment at work site. Use and maintenance of small power tools at ground level.
Drive and operate trucks and other equipment as assigned.
Keep trucks and other assigned equipment in a neat and orderly fashion. Report the need for repairs to truck and equipment to crew leader.
May perform as flagger to direct movement of traffic
Safeguard employees and public from hazards in and around the working area.
Help enforce on the job safety practices.
Perform other related work as assigned.
Maintain professional customer service with customers/homeowners as applicable
TREE TRIMMING AND CLIMIBING
Climb and trim lines of vegetation as directed by crew leader
Can operate a chipper, chain saws, other equipment, and tools.
Can work in close proximity to energized tines but no closer than Minimum Approach Distance with regard to amount of voltage
May perform as flagger to direct movement of traffic
Cleans, sharpens, and maintains chainsaws and hand tools.
May be able to apply herbicide to vegetation.
Trims or remove hazardous trees from around electric lines
Cuts underbrush and debris.
MISCELLANEOUS
Carries tools and equipment to and from storage and work areas.
Assist other team members as needed.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES
Ability to trim trees around energized conductors.
Ability to climb using rope and saddle (Experienced climbers)
Ability to Identify electrical systems.
Ability to tie all knots used in tree trimming and knowledge of when to use them. (Preferred)
Ability to safely operate chain saws while aloft in trees and learn rigging techniques. (Preferred)
Able to comply with all OSHA laws, ANSI Z-133 Standards and all company policies, procedures, and safety rules.
Ability to follow orders in sequence and communicate effectively.
Ability to work long hours (up to 16-hour days on storm restoration work) under varied weather conditions with the equipment and personnel on hand
Job Type: Full-time
Salary: $19.00 - $27.00 per hour
BENEFTIS:
401(k) and 401(k) matching
Health insurance
Health savings account
Company Paid Life insurance
Voluntary Life Insurance
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
Short-Term and Long -Term Disability Insurance
Paid time off
Referral program
Retirement plan
Employee Stock Ownership Plan
Sign-on bonus
SCHEDULE: 10-hour shift, Monday thru Friday. Hours may vary and OT is likely (Weather Permitting)
LOCATION: St. Mary's, OH
Experience: Tree care: 1 year (Preferred)
License/Certification: Driver's License (Preferred)
St. Mary’s, OH
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES
GROUNDMEN / DRIVER
Load and unload trucks with logs, brush and debris
Use hand lines to lower limbs and equipment. Keeps work area picked up and orderly.
Carry and lay out materials, tools and equipment at work site. Use and maintenance of small power tools at ground level.
Drive and operate trucks and other equipment as assigned.
Keep trucks and other assigned equipment in a neat and orderly fashion. Report the need for repairs to truck and equipment to crew leader.
May perform as flagger to direct movement of traffic
Safeguard employees and public from hazards in and around the working area.
Help enforce on the job safety practices.
Perform other related work as assigned.
Maintain professional customer service with customers/homeowners as applicable
TREE TRIMMING AND CLIMIBING
Climb and trim lines of vegetation as directed by crew leader
Can operate a chipper, chain saws, other equipment, and tools.
Can work in close proximity to energized tines but no closer than Minimum Approach Distance with regard to amount of voltage
May perform as flagger to direct movement of traffic
Cleans, sharpens, and maintains chainsaws and hand tools.
May be able to apply herbicide to vegetation.
Trims or remove hazardous trees from around electric lines
Cuts underbrush and debris.
MISCELLANEOUS
Carries tools and equipment to and from storage and work areas.
Assist other team members as needed.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES
Ability to trim trees around energized conductors.
Ability to climb using rope and saddle (Experienced climbers)
Ability to Identify electrical systems.
Ability to tie all knots used in tree trimming and knowledge of when to use them. (Preferred)
Ability to safely operate chain saws while aloft in trees and learn rigging techniques. (Preferred)
Able to comply with all OSHA laws, ANSI Z-133 Standards and all company policies, procedures, and safety rules.
Ability to follow orders in sequence and communicate effectively.
Ability to work long hours (up to 16-hour days on storm restoration work) under varied weather conditions with the equipment and personnel on hand
Job Type: Full-time
Salary: $19.00 - $27.00 per hour
BENEFTIS:
401(k) and 401(k) matching
Health insurance
Health savings account
Company Paid Life insurance
Voluntary Life Insurance
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
Short-Term and Long -Term Disability Insurance
Paid time off
Referral program
Retirement plan
Employee Stock Ownership Plan
Sign-on bonus
SCHEDULE: 10-hour shift, Monday thru Friday. Hours may vary and OT is likely (Weather Permitting)
LOCATION: St. Mary's, OH
Experience: Tree care: 1 year (Preferred)
License/Certification: Driver's License (Preferred)
Salary : $19 - $27
