Utility Line Clearance Tree Trimmer
Claremore, OK
Full Time
Mid Level
Job Title: Utility Line Clearance Tree Trimmer FLSA: Hourly/Non-Exempt
Department: Electric Reports to: Power & Light Director
Salary Range: $18.63-20.38
This job description should not be interpreted as all inclusive. It is intended to identify the major responsibilities and requirements of this job. The incumbents may be requested to perform job-related responsibilities and tasks other than those stated in this specification. Any essential function or requirement of this class will be evaluated as necessary should an incumbent/applicant be unable to perform the function or requirement due to a disability as defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA).
General Purpose:
Under the general supervision of the Public Works Director and performs line clearing and tree trimming for City of Claremore Electric Department
Essential Functions:
- Providing line clearing and tree trimming for City of Claremore Electric Department
- Assist in supervising ground men
- Trimming or removal of trees in the electric right of ways.
- Management of and preforming equipment maintenance and repair
- Chemically treat stumps and brush in right of ways.
- Reports all damaged electrical equipment with in the system.
- Performs all other duties as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications:
- Working from a bucket truck at heights up to 75 feet.
- Demonstrated Experience in utility tree trimming, pruning, removals are required
- Previous working experience around and near power lines.
- Must have a Commercial Driver’s License Class “B” with air brakes and Line certification (CDL) or able to obtain within 90 days.
- Must have a category 6 certified applicators license or able to obtain one within 1 year from date of hire.
- Use of climbing equipment, climbs and works at heights of up to 100 feet, cutting trimming and pruning trees.
- Ability to interpret local and state forestry ordinances.
- Be willing and able to work extra and irregular hours as the utility needs may require, and be willing to work under unusual or special working conditions; storms, extreme temperatures and winds, darkness, etc.
- Must possess a Valid Oklahoma State Driver's License, and must have a valid State Class “B” CDL with air brake and standard transmission endorsement or the ability to obtain within 30 days from the date of hire; must be insurable with City’s insurance carrier; CPR, First Aid, and AED certification or the ability to obtain one within 30 days from the date of hire. This is a safety sensitive position and is subject to random drug testing. Safety sensitive positions must comply to federal regulations where marijuana still remains illegal. Possession of a medical marijuana license does not exempt safety sensitive positions from federal regulations. Should one of these safety sensitive positions test positive on a drug test and lose the ability to perform within the job description outline, the City of Claremore will implement the zero-tolerance policy resulting in immediate termination.
Tools and Equipment:
Pickup, Dump Truck, Man Lift (bucket truck), Digger Derrick, Backhoe, Chipper, Pole Climbing Equipment, Wire Cutters, Heat Sensors, Power Tools, Electrical Testing Equipment, Hotline Tools, Clamp Sticks, Portable Generator, Chainsaw, Line Tracer, Cable Tensioner, Hydraulic Pole Jack, Hydraulic Compression Tools, Phase Rotation Meters, Fault Locators, Cable Pullers, or any equipment designated as necessary to complete the tasks assigned.
Physical Demands:
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands to finger, handle, feel or operate objects, tools, or controls and reach with hands and arms. The employee frequently is required to stand and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to walk; sit; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; and smell.
The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 100 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.
Employee must be able to manage a fear of heights; must be mentally and physically prepared for unforeseen emergencies at all times. Good physical condition and sufficient strength and agility to climb poles and trees; must pass a physical examination at a facility designated by the City of Claremore; must be able to wear the appropriate protective clothing/gear to complete assigned tasks in accordance with the APPA safety manual that will be given to the employee at the time of employment; must be willing to remove all jewelry, including wedding ring, while in the performance of job duties, as required by department safety guidelines.
Must be able to communicate and receive verbal instructions at distances of up to 300 feet due to power signals and communications from those on the pole or at the source of work and those on the ground near shut off.
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