TREE TRIMMER

- Knowledge of and skill in using equipment and tools associated with tree trimming. - Knowledge of and ability to apply safety rules and regulations related to tree trimming. - Ability to follow both oral and written instructions. - Ability to perform strenuous manual labor for long periods of time. - Ability to work in high places. - Ability to work both independently and with others. - Willingness to perform semi-hazardous and hazardous tasks. - Willingness and ability to exercise and meet established safety precautions for work performed. - Possession of a valid Class A Commercial Driver License (CDL). - Possession of a valid Oklahoma City Tree Serviceman License. - Frequently works more than 80 feet above ground. - Frequently works in confined or cramped positions while cutting tree limbs. - Frequently work near moving objects such as traffic or machinery. - Frequently exposed to steady and fairly loud noises such as those caused by machinery. - Occasionally exposed to high amounts of dust. - Occasionally exposed allergy-causing agents such as bee or wasp stings, poison oak, ivy, or sumac. - Frequently exposed to chemical irritants such as hydraulic fluid and cleaning solvents. - Local travel on a daily basis. - Subject to working irregular work hours including overtime, weekends, and holidays. - Strength enough to lift oneself utilizing a rope and saddle. - Stamina enough to exert oneself physically throughout the workday. - Flexibility enough to bend, twist and reach out to perform duties such as climbing from tree limb to tree limb. - Mobility enough to continually move oneself from place to place. - Gross body coordination, arm-hand steadiness, and manual dexterity enough to perform duties such as holding on to trees