Trimmer A Drivers License Required Non-Union

About the role

This position trims, tops, and reshapes trees to remove low-hanging, dead, and excess branches, providing clearance for utility powerlines.

Essential Functions & Responsibilities

• Trims and/or removes trees, branches, trunk sections
• Operates and services all required tools/equipment
• Cuts and splits large debris into manageable pieces
• Sprays areas with equipment to prevent further growth
• Loads/unloads trucks
• Feeds brush & debris into woodchipper
• Repairs minor job-related damage to lawns, fences, and walk-ways
• 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 area clear and orderly
• Safeguards employees and public from hazards in and around work area
• Cooperates with customer, police, and fire departments when blocking street or driveways
• Sets up barriers, warning signs, flags, markers, etc. to protect employees and public
• Trained to perform tree and bucket rescue
• Assists training new employees
• Assumes responsibility for the inspection and proper working conditions of tools, truck, and other work equipment
• Requests repair or replacement, when necessary
• Maintains good housekeeping on truck and at work locations
• Performs other related work, as assigned by superiors

Minimum Qualifications

• Must be 18 years of age or older
• No fear of heights
• Excellent hand-to-eye coordination
• Able to walk, climb, and work from ladders, various heights, on uneven and slippery surfaces, performing mentally/physically demanding work under unfavorable weather conditions while handling equipment or material
• Able to work with hands above head for extended periods of time

Education & Experience

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

License & Certifications

• Driver's license required

Travel Requirements

• Must have own transportation to and from the show up location

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

• Sufficient eyesight to judge distance/coordination of equipment and tools
• Able to maintain attention and concentration for extended periods
• Able to withstand exposure to all kinds of weather while completing work assignments
• Able to wear personal protective equipment as necessary
• Able to enter and exit a vehicle numerous times a day
• Endurance necessary to traverse various terrain
• Capable of performing job duties throughout a standard 8- or 10-hour day
• Able to communicate with others, read, write, and comprehend written/verbal job instructions and information
• Able to communicate and handle conflict professionally

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision benefits available to all eligible employees on the first day of employment
• Benefit options vary based on tenure, position, and work location