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San Isabel Electric Tree Trimmer I in Pueblo West, Colorado
POSITION: Tree Trimmer I
DUTIES: * Trimming and/or removing trees by climbing with the aid of a safety belt, climbing line, powered trimmer lift truck, or works from the ground using gasoline, air, and hand-powered saws, pruner, etc. Cuts branches or trunk sections and drops or lowers them to the ground with lines. * Use of wedges, sledges, and chain saws in felling trees or trimmed trunks and in cutting and splitting logs into manageable pieces. * Loading and unloading trucks with logs, stumps, brush, and debris and/or feeds brush into a woodchipper. * Repairing slight damage to lawns, fences, and walks caused by tree trimming. * Servicing gasoline, air, and hand-powered tools and other equipment. * Relaying 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. * Safeguard 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. * Assuming 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. * Attend and participate in Association safety meetings.
REQUIREMENTS: * High School Diploma or equivalent * Class CDL with aid brake endorsement w/in 6 months of hire
PREFERRED SKILLS: * Climbing experience, knowledge of knots, chainsaw operation, and bucket truck experience. * Experience as Trimmer-Climber, crew management, training, equipment maintenance, customer service, and safe working procedures
WAGE: $26.42/hour
SHIFTS: Day
JOB SITE: Walsenburg
BENEFITS: * Paid Time-Off * 401K * Health & Dental Insurance * Employee Assistance Program * Wellness program
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