Trimmer Climber Union Region 65

Full-time, non-exempt position trimming, topping, and reshaping trees to provide clearance for utility power lines.

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 wood chipper.
• 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 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 in training new employees.
• Inspects and ensures 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 and physically demanding work under unfavorable weather conditions while handling equipment or material.
• Able to work with hands above head for extended periods of time.
• Must be willing to join local union and pay union dues.
• High school diploma or equivalent preferred; entry-level position, no experience required (previous experience a plus).
• Driver’s license required.
• 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 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.

Due to the inherently dangerous nature of the industry, employees must have sufficient eyesight to judge distance and coordination of equipment and tools, maintain attention and concentration for extended periods, withstand exposure to all weather conditions, wear personal protective equipment, enter and exit a vehicle numerous times a day, traverse various terrain, and perform job duties throughout a standard 8- or 10-hour day. Must be able to communicate, read, write, and comprehend written/verbal job instructions and handle conflict professionally.

Benefits

• Competitive wages paid weekly via direct deposit.
• Paid vacation and holidays.
• Company-paid individual/family health, dental, vision, and prescription insurance premiums.
• FMLA and short-term disability benefits.
• Company-paid retirement packages.
• Prescription safety glasses provided.
• All tools provided by the company.
• DOT-regulated drug-free workplace.
• First aid and CPR training provided.

Pay

Hourly rate: $25.01