What are the responsibilities and job description for the Tree Climber position at City of East Orange?
Role and Responsibilities: Under direction, climbs, trims, sprays, tops and cuts down dead and deceased trees and limbs using ropes, knots, rigging and hitches; operates equipment such as chain saws, motorized winches, stump grinders, chippers and various hand tools.
- Climbs trees using individual climbing gear, rope and saddle, or climbing hooks and belts, uses vertical lift truck when required.
- Operates chain saws, motorized winches, stump grinders, chippers and various types of hand tools to remove dead limbs, wood parts and stumps.
- Lowers limbs and tops of trees by rope or rigging system and by use of ropes, chain and blocks and tackle to safely remove parts from trees without causing injury or damage to property.
- Performs a variety of unskilled laboring tasks such as loading and unloading refuse, mowing grass and feeding plants and trees.
- May mix pre-measured chemicals according to specific directions, to spray trees, shrubs, and plants in designated areas to controls pests and disease.
Qualifications and Education Requirements
One (1) year of experience climbing, trimming, topping, and cutting down trees using climbing gear such as rigging, ropes and hoists and the operation of various equipment and hand tools such as chain saws, winches, stump grinders, chippers, hand saws, pole saws and axes. Applicants may be required to possess a valid license as a commercial pesticide applicator issued by NJ department of environmental protection, valid driver’s license or valid commercial driver’s license (CDL).
Preferred Skills
Knowledge of: precautions to climb, dismantle and move trees/limbs, methods used to operate equipment such as chainsaws, stump grinders, and chippers; use of common knots, hitches and rigging.
Ability to: perform routine mechanical and manual operations, work from heights in excess of 30 feet suspended from climbing gear or truck, pull and push objects of various weights for short distances.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $37,347.41 - $59,525.38 per year
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
Ability to commute/relocate:
- East Orange, NJ 07018: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Preferred)
Education:
- High school or equivalent (Preferred)
Experience:
- tree climbing, trimming, topping and cutting down trees: 1 year (Required)
License/Certification:
- CDL (Preferred)
Work Location: One location