Apprentice Trimmer Climber Trainee Union

Essential Functions & Responsibilities

• Uses a chainsaw to cut brush, logs, and stumps of larger trees.
• Gathers and feeds brush into a woodchipper.
• Responsible for temporary traffic control and equipment (cones, signs and flagging).
• Ensures the safety of self and others by following company safety policies.
• Adheres to Region Policy Manual Applies herbicide to right-of-way, following brush removal to treat remote areas.
• Serves/maintains neat, clean, and mechanical order of truck, chipper, and other equipment.
• Responsible for daily inventory on truck.

Minimum Qualifications

• Must be 18 years of age or older.
• Able to work scheduled work hours.
• Can obtain:written CDL permit within 4 weeks of hire date.
• Valid CDL within 120 days of hire date.
• Herbicide license within 120 days of hire date.
• Must be able to work long hours and overtime during emergencies, including holidays and weekends.
• Willing to pay union dues.

Education & Experience

• High School Diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Entry-level position, no experience required. Previous experience is a plus.

Physical Requirements

• RARE(less than 10%): Sitting, Kneeling, Crawling, Color Vision, Climbing Stairs
• Occasional(up to 33%): Stooping, Squatting, Climbing On/Off Truck, Climbing Ladders, Pushing, Reading
• Frequent(up to 66%): Carrying, Pulling, lifting up to 50 lbs., Balancing, Body-twisting, Hearing/Speech Range, Lifting, lifting up to 10 lbs., Manual Dexterity, Reading, Speaking Clearly, Walking
• Continuous(up to 100%): Standing, Sense of Touch, Gripping, Seeing Distant, Reaching, range-of-motion, Depth Perception, lifting over 10 lbs. to 50 lbs., Climbing Poles

Safety

• Individuals with a disability who desire a reasonable accommodation can contact the ADA Coordinator by calling 1-833-222-3066.

Travel Requirements

• Required to report and/or travel for storm emergencies.

Benefits

We offer a competitive range of benefits to support our employees’ health, well-being, and financial security. Medical, dental, and vision benefits are available to all eligible employees on the first day of employment. For more information on the benefits available for this role, please contact the recruiter or hiring manager.