Climber (Travel Required)

November 7, 2024

Phillips & Jordan, Inc.

Charleston

Phillips & Jordan, Inc. (P&J), a Phillips Infrastructure Holdings, Inc. company, is a certified woman-owned, heavy civil and power infrastructure contractor established in 1952. P&J is a proven innovator, a proven leader, and a proven solution in the industry. We have built a reputation for taking on some of the most challenging, difficult projects and successfully completing them on, or even ahead of schedule. P&J employs a top-notch workforce, and we are always in need of new employees who are dependable professionals with experience in the construction industry. We are seeking safety conscious individuals who have a positive, can-do attitude, work well with others, and want to advance their careers.
Join the P&J team today and become a valued member of our company.
Summary:
Climb trees, using climbing hooks and belts and approved climbing techniques to trim/cut trees with chain saws and similar tree cutting tools; climb ladders to gain access to work areas or work from buckets in performance of duties.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

Operate boom trucks, loaders, stump chippers, brush chippers, tractors, power saws, trucks, sprayers, and other equipment and tools

Climb trees, using climbing hooks and belts, or climb ladders to gain access to work areas.

Clean, sharpen, and lubricate tools and equipment

Cut away dead and excess branches from trees, or clear branches around power lines, using climbing equipment or buckets of extended truck booms, and/or chainsaws, hooks, handsaws, shears, and clippers

Trim, top, and reshape trees to achieve attractive shapes or to remove low-hanging branches

Prune, cut down, fertilize, and spray trees as directed by tree surgeons

Hoist tools and equipment to tree trimmers, and lower branches with ropes or block and tackle

Operate shredding and chipping equipment, and feed limbs and brush into the machines

Load debris and refuse onto trucks and haul it away for disposal

Physical ability to travel over rough and/or uneven terrain for long distances

Be able to meet and comply with all safety considerations set herein and required for the position

Supervisory Responsibilities: None
Education and Experience:

High School diploma preferred

2 years of verifiable related experience

Candidates that accept an offer of employment are required to undergo and successfully complete a pre-employment physical examination. This exam is essential to ensure that all potential employees meet the necessary health and fitness standards for the role. The examination includes a series of tests and evaluations conducted by a certified medical professional to assess overall physical health, identify any potential medical conditions that could interfere with job performance, and verify that the candidate is capable of safely performing the essential duties of the position.
Completion and clearance of this physical are mandatory steps in the hiring process.

We regret to inform you that this job opportunity is no longer available