Apprentice Trimmer (IBEW) - Chelan County/Wenatchee, WA

About the role

The Aerial Lift Trimmer is responsible for trimming, pruning, and removing trees with the aid of a bucket truck or other equipment or tools. Previous experience operating an aerial lift trimmer with a tree care company is required. Driver's license is required. Candidates will be dispatched by IBEW.

Responsibilities

• Always follow and help enforce safe practices and rules
• Aid in preparing truck and materials needed for each day at General Foreperson’s direction
• Perform professional tree maintenance activities as directed by General Foreperson
• Clean and trim trees and brush away from utility lines; remove branches and tree material
• Clean up and dispose of all debris
• Maintain and keep track of all tools and equipment used in daily operations
• Constantly observe and practice climbing and tree maintenance skills in a continued effort to improve your own professional skills
• Be ready and willing to assist other crew members in all aspects of daily activities
• Safeguard employees and public from hazards in and around the work area by enforcing safe job practices, keeping work area clean and orderly, and staying in frequent voice communication with co-workers
• Perform duties for storm work as needed

Requirements

• Essential Functions
• Experience Requirements
• Education Requirements
• Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities

Qualifications

Must be able to demonstrate a working knowledge of all knots, ropes and rigging devices used in tree trimming and removal operations.

Must be able to identify tree species.

Must be familiar with electrical hazards and appropriate operating procedures when in proximity to electrical conductors and aerial techniques in the event of an emergency aloft.

Must be able to work and maneuver at considerable heights under varying and adverse weather conditions.

Must possess physical strength and agility, good balance, good depth perception and the ability to hear verbal instructions from a distance.

Must be able to obtain and maintain first-aid certification and CPR.

Must be able to administer and implement emergency rescue techniques, including tree rescue and all applicable first aid techniques.

Must be able to quickly remove yourself from a potential danger area.

Must be able to wear necessary personal protective equipment (PPE).

Must be able to travel out of town for storm restoration work when needed.

Skills

Position requires employee to be able to pass a background check and drug screen as required for this job.

Benefits

Benefits Offered: This is a union-represented role, with pay and benefits (which may include healthcare and retirement plans) provided in accordance with the applicable labor agreement.

Paid Time Off (PTO) Eligibility and accrual timelines vary by position with some roles gaining PTO immediately and others becoming eligible after a set period of employment. Details are provided during the hiring process and may vary for Union hires.