Tree Climber - Tree Trimmer

Job Title: Tree Climber/Tree Trimmer (Full-Time / Temporary Assignment)

Location: Transylvania County, NC (housing and daily per diem included)
Compensation: $27-$30 (based on skills and experience - Hourly, Non-Exempt)
Company: Ceres Environmental, Inc.

About Ceres Environmental Services

Ceres Environmental is a national leader in disaster recovery and debris management. When hurricanes, floods, wildfires, and other natural disasters strike, Ceres mobilize to restore communities. Our CDL Drivers are at the core of these recovery efforts -transporting debris, materials, and equipment to keep operations moving safely and efficiently.

Position Overview

You will support the revival of Transylvania County, NC forestry and other state and private land/property following the aftermath of natural disasters. You will have the opportunity to help communities rebuild and return it to its natural beauty.

What you will do:

You will climb trees and perform various tasks, including cutting, trimming, and pruning, as well as piling debris for removal. The position requires performing physically demanding work with a high level of care and attention to safety. Candidates must be able to recognize and adhere to all safety considerations involving energized utility lines and critical infrastructure.

You will work up to 10 hours per day, 6- 7 days a week, and may include extended hours, weekends and holidays.  

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Work in adherence to safe practices, procedures, work site or traffic laws.
• Identify hazards, disease, risks, or concerns impacting safe climbing operations
• Operate chainsaws, lifts, chippers, power saws, power winches, sprayers and other related equipment
• Identify electrical equipment and associated hazards or risks
• Must be able to work in, around and amongst poisonous plants and noxious vegetation
• Grease, oil, and perform minor repairs. Fuel and service equipment as required.
• Inform and advise management or repair technician for major repairs or maintenance.
• Perform daily inspections and maintenance evaluations/checks on all equipment before and after use.
• Keep equipment and work area clean and orderly.
• Adhere to all company safety standards/policies and applicable OSHA regulations.
• Maintain knowledge and required inspection of climb gear, equipment, and proper utilization

Required Qualifications

• H.S. Diploma or GED.
• Minimum of 5 years’ experience performing tree climbing, trimming, as outline above.
• Meet productivity standards, complete work in timely manner.
• Follow instructions and exhibit sound and accurate judgment.
• Observe safety and security procedures; use equipment and materials properly.
• Demonstrated track record of arriving to work on time.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Valid Class A CDL license, and in good standing. 
• 5 years of bucket truck operating experience within 10 feet of energized electrical power lines with boom length of 75 ft up to 100 feet.
• Electrical Hazard Awareness Program (EHAP) Training.
• ISA Certified Arborist.
• ISA Certified Utility Arborist.
• Certified Tree Safety Professional (CTSP).
• Qualified Applicator License (QAL).
• Qualified Applicator License (QAC).
• Prioritize and plan work activities.
• Demonstrate accuracy and thoroughness.

Physical Requirements and Environment:

• Ability to lift and move up to 50 pounds with or without reasonable accommodation.   
• Specific vision abilities to include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus where required to safely perform the job.  
• Willing to wear PPE (Personal Protective equipment) including but not limited to hard hat, protective eyewear, steel-toed boots, etc. in jobs that require PPE   
• Ability to work in adverse weather/field conditions, elevated spaces, confined spaces, extreme temperatures, exposure to mechanical parts, wet and/or humid conditions, high, precarious places, fumes or airborne particles, risk of electrical shock and vibration, and loud noise levels.  

Salary : $27 - $30