Tree Trimmer - Union

Full-Time, Non-Exempt position with Local Union 77 pay rates.

About the Role

Trimmer/Climber responsible for tree maintenance and removal, operating equipment, and ensuring safety in and around work areas.

Responsibilities

• Trims and/or removes trees, branches, and trunk sections.
• Operates and services all required tools and equipment.
• Cuts and splits large debris into manageable pieces.
• Sprays areas with equipment to prevent further growth.
• Loads and unloads trucks; feeds brush and debris into a woodchipper.
• Repairs minor job-related damage to lawns, fences, and walkways.
• Services gasoline, air, and hand-powered tools and other equipment.
• Relays hand signals, directs traffic, drives, and operates trucks and equipment as assigned.
• Keeps trucks and work areas clear and orderly.
• Safeguards employees and the public from hazards in and around the work area.
• Cooperates with customers, police, and fire departments when blocking streets or driveways.
• Sets up barriers, warning signs, flags, markers, etc., to protect employees and the public.
• Trained to perform tree and bucket rescue.
• Assists in training new employees.
• Inspects and ensures proper working conditions of tools, trucks, and other work equipment; requests repair or replacement when necessary.
• Maintains good housekeeping on trucks and at work locations.
• Performs other related work as assigned by superiors.

Requirements

• Must be 18 years of age or older.
• Must be able to work with hands above head for extended periods of time.
• Must be able to walk, climb, and work from ladders or at various heights, on uneven and slippery surfaces, performing mentally and physically demanding work under unfavorable weather conditions while handling equipment or material.
• No fear of heights.
• Good hand-to-eye coordination.
• Minimum of 4,000 hours of previous line clearance tree trimming experience.
• High School Diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Upon offer, may be required to complete and pass a pre-employment drug screen, background check, and/or MVR check.
• Driver’s License preferred but not required.

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 up to 10 lbs., Manual Dexterity, 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

Benefits

• Full Union Benefit Package (Medical, Dental, Vision, NEAP, NEBF)
• Accrual of Sick Pay
• Employee Assistance Program