Climber at Birchcrest Tree and Landscape in Rochester, NY

Position Summary

A Climber uses sophisticated climbing and rigging techniques to cut away dead or excess branches from trees or shrubs to maintain right-of-way for roads, sidewalks, or utilities. This position improves the appearance, health, and value of trees. As a Climber, you will prune/treat trees or shrubs using handsaws, hand pruners, clippers, and power pruners. You will work off the ground in the tree canopy in this position and may use truck-mounted lifts.

Duties and Responsibilities Include

Essential Duties:

• Cuts away dead and excess branches from trees
• Clears branches around power lines, using climbing equipment or buckets of extended truck booms
• Cables, braces, ties, bolts, stakes, and guides trees and branches to provide support
• Cleans, sharpens, and lubricates tools and equipment
• Inspects trees to determine if they have diseases or pest problems
• Supervises others engaged in tree trimming work and trains lower-level employees
• Operates boom trucks, stump chippers, brush chippers, power saws, sprayers, and other equipment
• Prunes, cuts down, fertilizes, and sprays trees as directed by tree surgeons
• Transplants and removes trees and shrubs and prepares trees for moving
• Duties and responsibilities may change with or without notice

What You'll Bring to the Team

• Semi-skilled in mechanics
• Proficient in proper tree groundwork, including but not limited to basic tree pruning and tree removal
• Must be able to complete a proficiency test consisting of climbing, knot tying, and chainsaw maintenance
• Demonstrate an understanding of the safe handling and operation of chainsaws, chippers, and stump grinders
• Valid driver's license with an acceptable driving record per Company requirements
• Knowledge of essential job functions and responsibilities
• Attention to detail
• Organizational skills
• Strong oral and written communication skills
• Ability to problem solve
• Meet all physical requirements of the position
• Pass all drug and alcohol screens as required by Company policy and, if applicable, required by DOT regulations
• 18 years of age or older, or 21 if CDL is required
• Legally authorized to work in the United States

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive list of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. The Company reserves the right to revise or change the job duties as needed. Management reserves the right to change the description, duties, or work schedules to accommodate individuals with disabilities.

Additionally, the position may be subject to pre-employment screening, including drug screening and background check.

The Townsend Company, LLC and its family of companies are equal opportunity and affirmative action employers. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status, or any other characteristics protected by law.