Tree Trimmer Helper

Delta-Montrose Electric Association ("DMEA") is your local electric cooperative dedicated to meeting the diverse energy needs of families and businesses. We are committed to a brighter future for our members. DMEA supports programs that strengthen local communities, like emerging energy technologies, local renewable energy development, and the deployment of a fiber internet subsidiary, Elevate Internet.

DMEA's service territory is in Southwest Colorado, and we serve approximately 37,000 meters and 30,000 members. We provide affordable, reliable, and safe electric service to members living and working in Montrose and Delta counties. We also provide electric service to a small portion of Gunnison County.

The Tree Trimmer Helper position ensures that dead or excess branches from trees or shrubs are maintained for clear right-of-ways for DMEA's system. This position requires the ability to work with or around hazardous equipment and to maintain attention and concentration for extended periods of time. This position is part of a union position and requires candidates to be willing to join the applicable union upon hiring.

• High School diploma or equivalent required (GED).
• One (1) year of tree trimming experience preferred.
• Working knowledge and use of Microsoft Office products (Word, Excel and Outlook).
• Must have or obtain extensive knowledge of the operation of power and manual operated equipment.

• This position is subject to non-standard working hours including nights, weekends, holidays, and on-call when required.
• Valid driver's license with the ability to obtain a Class B CDL with airbrakes endorsement within ninety days (90) year from the date of hire.
• First Aid and CPR/AED certification required or the ability to obtain within 180 days from the date of hire.
• Must complete CO Flagging certification within one (1) year from date of hire.
• Must complete and pass DMEA's select basic electricity modules and tree and bucket rescue and retrieval courses within one (1) year from date of hire.
• Must complete and pass DMEA's Tree Trimmer I exam within six (6) months from date of hire.

• Requires the ability to lift up to fifty (50) pounds.
• Primary functions require sufficient physical ability and mobility to work in a field environment; to walk, stand, sit, and operate a motor vehicle for prolonged periods of time; to occasionally stoop, bend, kneel, crouch, run, crawl, climb, reach, twist, and grasp.
• Requires frequent walking/hiking/standing on various surfaces including dry, wet, slippery, flat, uneven, rough, steep terrain, hills and slopes.
• Approximately 75% of the work is performed outdoors, which includes exposure to noise, dust, and all types of inclement weather and conditions. Exposure to hazardous traffic conditions.
• Ability to work in a collaborative manner in a team environment

For detailed information about the position, please refer to the attached Position Guide.

1. Prunes trees from ground level to remove live and dead limbs, using chain saw, pole saws/pruners and hand pruners as needed. Use chainsaw to cut brush, logs and stumps of larger trees.
2. Serve as primary ground technician for higher level trimming technicians.
3. Sets up work safety signs and cones and removes them once job is complete. DMEA/Elevate reserves the right to change or modify the duties and essential functions of this position at any time.
4. Drives and operates the utility vehicle, brush chipper, trailer, dump bed, lift truck, and bush mower to remove brush and wood.
5. Assists in the daily preventative maintenance on bucket and service trucks, brush mower, chipper, PPE, and other equipment as necessary.
6. Assists other Tree Trimmers with the assembly, inspection, loading, and transportation of necessary materials, supplies, and tools as directed.