Tree Trimmer - Union

About the role

Full-Time +, Non-Exempt position focused on tree trimming, removal, and related maintenance work. Entry-level opportunity with on-the-job training provided.

Responsibilities

• Trims and/or removes trees, branches, 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
• Assumes responsibility for inspection and 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

Minimum Qualifications

• 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/physically demanding work under unfavorable weather conditions while handling equipment or material
• No fear of heights
• Must have good hand-to-eye coordination

Education & Experience

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

License & Certifications

• A Driver's License is 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, 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, Sense of Touch

Benefits

• Company-sponsored Retirement Plan
• Health Insurance (Medical/Dental/Vision)
• Employee Assistance Program
• Life, long-term/short-term disability insurance