Tree Removal Technician, North American Disaster Relief

Tree Removal Technician, North American Disaster Relief Job Description

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Samaritan's Purse is seeking a Tree Removal Technician who will work under North American Disaster Relief to facilitate hazardous aerial tree removal at our disaster relief sites. This expert will complete tree work that is preventing a job from being completed that is above the work of our Site Leadership Team (SLT) and volunteers. You will work under the Tree Removal Technical Team Manager and alongside SLT and volunteers.

This individual will assist with all duties assigned at deployment sites such as tool management and logistical support while maintaining "response-ready" equipment at your homebase located in North Wilkesboro, NC
. Come join this team and grow the Kingdom of Jesus Christ.

A day in the life of a Tree Removal Technician:

At Samaritan's Purse, the Gospel really is the center of all we do! We start each day with a time of devotions and spend time praying for each other, our staff and volunteers who serve around the globe.

In the role of Tree Removal Technician
, you will have the opportunity to:

• Maintain your personal relationship with Jesus Christ and be an effective witness for Him.
• Travel to field sites to facilitate aerial work on those trees deemed too dangerous.
• Maintain and operate vehicles and aerial lifts, provide logistical support, assist with tool management and project site instruction while ensuring the safety of all workers and quality of work performed.
• Ensure regular maintenance, repair and cleanliness of the department's tree Removal (TR) fleet and equipment. Maintain the equipment in a "response-ready" mode and ensure all work performed is recorded accurately on the check list and work orders.
• Maintain cleanliness and organization of all aerial lifts and maintain chainsaws. This includes the warehouse, garage areas, sheds and any other facilities to ensure all safety protocols and expectations are met concerning the work performed and the facility.
• Be in contact with Samaritan's Purse beneficiaries (children, young adults, adults at risk) promoting and safeguarding their welfare within the context of Samaritan's Purse operations.
• Follow policies and procedures of Samaritan's Purse as set forth in the Policy Manual.
• Attend daily morning devotions and participate in prayer support for the ministry, its donors and volunteers.
• Maintain a strong Christian witness to colleagues, volunteers, vendors, charitable beneficiaries, and the general public within the workplace and the community.
• Other duties may be assigned that are not specifically identified within the content of the job description.
• High School diploma or general education degree (GED) and at least three (3) years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience
• DOT Medical Card required (assistance is available to fulfill this requirement)
• Be willing to obtain a Class A Commercial Driver's License (CDL) within one (1) year of hire
• Ability to move or lift up to 75 pounds
• Be comfortable working at heights of 90 feet or more
• Experience using and performing tree work from aerial lifts, bucket trucks, spider-lifts, tow-behinds
• Experience performing hazardous tree removal
• Expert at operating a chainsaw on the ground and from an aerial lift including knowledge of proper felling cuts to be used from the ground and at height
• Ability to problem solve and work with other members of a team to accomplish complicated tree removals
• Ability to write routine reports and complete daily job site assessments (JSA's)
• Ability to maintain or troubleshoot issues with a variety of equipment, such as trucks, trailers, aerial lifts and chainsaws
• Ability to deploy with short notice for three (3) or more weeks at a time

Job Location: North Wilkesboro, NC

Type: Full-Time

Language Requirement: Fluency in English (required)

Travel Expectations: Domestic travel between 180-237 days per calendar year

• On-site Medical Clinic (staff and dependents)
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• Long-term and Short-term disability insurance
• Paid Family Medical Leave
• Term Life Insurance
• 401(k) retirement savings plan
• 10 paid holidays
• 12 vacation/personal days

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