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.

Responsibilities

• Trims and/or removes trees, branches, trunk sections.
• Operate and service all required tools/equipment.
• Cuts and splits large debris into manageable pieces.
• Sprays areas with equipment to prevent further growth.
• Loads/unloads trucks.
• Feds brush & debris into woodchipper.
• Repairs minor job-related damage to lawns, fences, and walk-ways.
• Serves 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.

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.

Skills

• High School Diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Entry-level position, no experience required. Previous experience a plus.
• Trained to perform tree and bucket rescue.
• Trained to relay hand-signals, direct traffic, drive, and operate trucks and equipment, as assigned.
• Trained to set up barriers, warning signs, flags, markers, etc. to protect employees and public.
• Trained to safeguard employees and public from hazards in and around work area.
• Trained to cooperate with customer, police, and fire departments when blocking street or driveways.
• Trained to repair minor job-related damage to lawns, fences, and walk-ways.
• Trained to serve gasoline, air, and hand-powered tools and other equipment.
• Trained to keep trucks and work area clear and orderly.
• Trained to perform other related work, as assigned by superiors.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision benefits are available to all eligible employees on the first day of employment.

Pay

Competitive, Hourly

Schedule

Full-Time +, Non-Exempt

Benefits

Available Benefit options vary based on tenure, position, and work location.