Trimmer Climber-NON-UNION
Asplundh Tree Expert, LLC · Elkhart, IN · 1 wk ago
On-siteOTHRFull-time
About the role
This is a full-time, non-exempt position focused on tree trimming and removal. The role involves operating equipment, maintaining worksite safety, and supporting crew operations in various outdoor conditions.
Essential Functions & 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
- Assumes responsibility for the 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
Pay
Competitive, Hourly
Benefits
- Company-sponsored Retirement Plan
- Health Insurance (Medical/Dental/Vision)
- Employee Assistance Program
- Life, long-term/short-term disability insurance