Journeyman Tree Trimmer

Journeyman Tree Trimmer Grand Haven, MI 49417 $30.14 - $35.28 an hour - Full-time $30.14 - $35.28 an hour - Full-time Overview Join our team as a Journeyman Tree Trimmer and play a critical role in maintaining safe and reliable electrical utility infrastructure. In this position, you will perform skilled tree trimming and vegetation management operations around energized power lines and utility rights-of-way, using specialized equipment and industry-approved safety practices. Your expertise will help prevent service interruptions, protect public safety, and support the integrity of the electrical distribution system. Responsibilities Climbs, inspects, and performs trimming and removal of trees and brush Utilizes rigging equipment and truck bucket Performs installation of deenergized underground equipment Trenching and installing cable or conduit from site drawings Updating drawings with as-built information Physically marking the location of the newly-installed material Participates in storm and emergency-related assignments as qualified and directed Operates and maintains tree trimming and underground installation equipment such as hydraulic aerial platform equipment vehicles, chainsaws, hydraulic pruners, backhoe, trenching/boring equipment, and related equipment. Required Skills & Education High School graduate or equivalent. Completion of a journeyman utility tree trimmer (line clearance) program, or equivalent combination of training and experience (minimum of two (2) years). Possession and retention of a valid automobile driver's license and Commercial Driver's License with a Group A designation. Thorough knowledge of cutting, chipping, and trimming, and of working near high voltage distribution and transmission equipment. Thorough knowledge of tree trimming equipment such as ropes, ladders, bucket trucks, chain saws, hydraulic saws, chippers, and backhoes. Thorough knowledge of safety precautions used in working near high voltage electric power distribution and transmission systems. Working knowledge of the standards and codes required for underground utility installation. Ability to read prints and site drawings for the proper performance of their duties. Ability to effectively communicate verbally and in writing with the public and crew members. Ability to climb trees and to perform heavy lifting and related strenuous physical activities.

Pay:

$30.14 - $35.28 per hour

Benefits:

401(k) 8% Match Dental insurance Disability insurance Employee assistance program Flexible spending account Health insurance Health savings account Life insurance On-the-job training Paid time off Retirement plan Safety equipment provided Tuition reimbursement Vision insurance

Experience:

Tree Trimming:

2 years (Required)

License/Certification:

Journeyman Tree Trimmer Certification (Preferred)

Work Location:

In person