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Tree Climber

Location: Christiansburg, VA
Salary:

Job Description

All Natural Tree Experts is currently seeking Tree Climbers:

Main Responsibilities: Serve as member of a tree care crew with primary

responsibility to climb & assist foreman in the performance of all services.
Perform required ground, climbing, and aerial lift duties in support of specific job
assignments.
Duties:
• Assist in performing specialized pruning, takedowns, install cabling and
bracing
• Safely operate chainsaw, chipper, trucks, and hand tools
• Identify native and introduced trees and shrubs in the service area
• Utilize all appropriate personal protective equipment
• Demonstrate and perform proper climbing techniques & procedures,
pruning and rigging techniques
• Develop a basic undertanding of tree growth
• Utilize knowledge of compartmentalization & other concepts related to tree
wounding/pruning
• Demonstrate sound tree risk assessment skills
• Demonstrate and practice application of approved knots
• Assist with driving, backing, dumping and parking trucks
• Understand & demonstrate proficiency in all aspects of ground person
position
• Learn and understand techniques and procedures necessary to assist in
performing plant health care (fertilization, organic and pesticide
treatments)
• Understand dangers associated with electrical hazards
• Underdstand and adhere to all safety rules & policies
• Participate in all safety training sessions, improve job safety skills and
strive to develop the potential for advancement.

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