Wts
Tree Trimmer
Yakima, Washington
Sponsorship not specifiedDetected 16 days ago
ExpressOSHA
About the role
- The Tree Trimmer role is a qualified Line Clearance Tree Trimmer responsible for pruning and removing trees, limbs and shrubs away from power lines to reduce vegetation interference.
- Loads vehicles and equipment with manageable size limbs and logs not suited for wood chipping.
- Trims, removes and/or fells trees using climbing equipment, such as a powered trimmer lift truck, safety belt, climbing line, and ladder.
Responsibilities
- Support, actively participate, and act in accordance with Wright's culture of safety and employee ownership.
- Maintain regular and punctual attendance at work and meetings.
Requirements
- Must have basic knowledge of trees, including identification, growth habits and arboricultural techniques specific to trimming, pruning, repairing, maintaining and removing, in close proximity to energized conductors.
- Knowledge and understanding of the American National Standards for Tree Care Operations (ANSI Z133.1-current version) and American National Standards for Proper Pruning (ANSI A300).
- Ability to adhere and coach employees on company and industry safety requirements.
- Knowledge of electrical circuits and skilled in reading and understanding of circuit maps.
- Knowledge of OSHA electric power generation, transmission, and distribution standards, including 29 CFR 1910.269.
- Ability to determine nominal voltage, proper use of insulated tools near energized parts and distinguish exposed live parts from other parts of electric equipment.
- Ability to learn quickly and to follow instructions accurately.
- Must be able to communicate with others and represent Wright Tree Service in a professional manner.
- Must be able to comprehend and/or read and write both written and verbal job instructions and safety information.
- Ability to recognize poisonous plants and take proper safeguard against them.
Skills
- Uses appropriate tools on the ground to fell trees or spars and split them into manageable pieces.
- Knowledge, Skills & Ability
- Knowledge, Skills & Ability Requirements:
Compensation
- We are dedicated to ensuring the fulfillment of this policy with respect to recruitment, hiring, placement, promotion, transfer, training, compensation, benefits, employee activities, access to facilities and programs, and general treatment
Benefits
- This role utilizes various types of equipment, tools, and techniques to perform basic tree maintenance while addressing growth patterns and ensuring tree health, and appearance.
Company info
- Routine exposure to indoor and outdoor working conditions.
- Routine exposure to weather, climate and temperature, such as rain, heat, sun, cold, snow.
- Routine exposure to nature, such as irritating plants, biting or stinging insects, dust, etc; position works outdoor on rugged terrain.
- Routine exposure to noise, vibration, working hazards such as proximity to moving parts, mechanical equipment, moving vehicles, gasoline powered equipment, electrical current, heights, exposure to heat, exposure to chemicals, work in close quarters, narrow aisles or passageways, communicable diseases, bloodborne pathogens, cleaning chemicals, dust, odors, and a variety of pests.
- Wright Service Corp. respects diversity, and we are an inclusive and equal opportunity employer that does not discriminate on the basis of actual or perceived race, color, creed, religion, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, age, sex or gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, related medical conditions and lactation), gender identity or gender expression (including transgender status), sexual orientation, marital status, military service and veteran status, physical and mental disability, protected medical condition, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law, rule, or regulation.
- We are dedicated to ensuring the fulfillment of this policy with respect to recruitment, hiring, placement, promotion, transfer, training, compensation, benefits, employee activities, access to facilities and programs, and general treatment during employment.
- Adheres to and helps educate less experienced employees on company policies, procedures, on-the-job safety practices, approved work methods and OSHA regulations.
- COMPANY STATEMENTS (U.S. Only):
Equal opportunity
- Wright Service Corp. is committed to complying with applicable federal, state and local laws, rules, or regulations governing reasonable accommodations to individuals, including the Americans with Disabilities Act.
- To that end, as required by applicable law, we will make a reasonable accommodation to applicants and employees who have requested an accommodation or for whom we have notice may require such an accommodation, without regard to any protected classifications, related to an individual's: (i) disability, meaning any physical, medical, mental, or psychological impairment, or a history or record of such impairment; (ii) sincerely held religious beliefs and practices; (iii) needs related to pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions; and/or (iv) any other reason required by applicable law, unless the accommodation would impose an undue hardship.
Visa & Work Authorization
- that does not discriminate on the basis of actual or perceived race, color, creed, religion, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, age, sex or gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, related medical conditions
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