Climber

Tree Climber Position

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 tr...

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