Trimmer B CDL 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
• 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

Requirements

• 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

Qualifications

High School Diploma or equivalent preferred. Previous trimmer experience required. Commercial Driver's license 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, 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

Benefits

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

Pay

Competitive, Hourly