Job Responsibilities:

• Directs the movement of equipment and personnel in the immediate vicinity of the equipment he/she is spotting for.
• Warns the equipment operator of approach distances to wires and other objects.
• Clears brush and other debris from the job site as directed by the crew foreman / operator.
• Flags all hazards on the job site and a 10' circle around all structures where work is being performed.
• Meets all visitors with the JSA and brief them on the hazards associated with the present work and makes sure non-essential personnel are not in the work area.
• Keeps in constant radio contact with equipment operator.
• Knowledgeable of all approved hand signals.
• Stays alert at all times to warn the equipment operator and others in the area of dangerous situations.
• Remains OFF of the cell phone and focused on the tasks at hand.
• Clears brush and debris from the job site.
• Operates a chainsaw.
• Assists others in Basic Machine Maintenance, binding equipment and washing equipment.
• Makes sure the drop zone is clear of personnel and equipment.
• Makes sure the drop zone is clear of trees and other debris which could impede the falling of a tree.
• Serves as a second pair of eyes to the feller/operator noting potential hazardous situations.
• Will communicate with the feller/operator prior to initiating work.
• Retrieves additional parts and equipment from the truck, shop, or warehouse.
• Assist in building gates and fencing as needed.
• Drives and operates trucks and equipment.
• Shall follow all company safety guidelines.
• Shall wear all appropriate Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) as required for the job duties.
• Shall notify the crew foreman if other members of the crew, other contractors on-site, or members of the general public on-site are not working or behaving in a safe manner.

• Sit for up to 4 hours
• Squat for up to 30 minutes, or stand for up to 8 hours.
• Height for climbing – 6’ (Required to climb a ladder, stairs, or tree for up to 6’.)
• Maximum single step height – 2’ (Required to make a maximum single step height of up to 2’ with one leg.)
• Maximum weight carried while climbing – 30lbs (Required to carry up to 30 lbs. while climbing ladder, stairs, or tree.)
• Crawl height – 2’ (Required to be able to crawl under a 2’ crawl space.)
• Small space/hole – 2.5’ wide (Required to be able to fit through a 2.5’ wide crawl space.)
• Max weight single hand – 30lbs (Required to be able to lift up to 30 lbs. with a single hand.)
• Max weight both hands – 60lbs (Required to be able to lift up to 60 lbs. with both hands.)
• Max floor to waist lift – 75lbs (Required to be able to lift up to 75 lbs. from the floor to the waist.)
• Above shoulder lift – 40lbs (Required to be able to lift up to 40 lbs. from the floor to above the shoulders)