Trimmer Trainee 2nd-Union - PG&E Fully Assessed

About the Role

This is an entry-level, full-time, non-exempt position focused on tree trimming and related outdoor work. The role involves operating tools and equipment, maintaining safety standards, and supporting team operations.

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, and markers to protect employees and the public.
• Trained to perform tree and bucket rescue.
• Assists in training new employees.
• Inspects and ensures proper working conditions of tools, trucks, and other work equipment; requests repair or replacement as necessary.
• Maintains good housekeeping on trucks and at work locations.
• Performs other related work as assigned by superiors.

Requirements

• 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.
• Must be able to perform mentally and physically demanding work under unfavorable weather conditions while handling equipment or material.
• No fear of heights.
• Must have good hand-to-eye coordination.
• High School Diploma or equivalent preferred; entry-level position with no experience required (previous experience is a plus).
• 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 (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

Due to the inherently dangerous nature of the industry, employees must:

• Have sufficient eyesight to judge distance and coordinate equipment/tools.
• Be able to maintain attention and concentration for extended periods.
• Withstand exposure to all kinds of weather while completing work assignments.
• Wear personal protective equipment as necessary.
• Enter and exit a vehicle numerous times a day.
• Have the endurance to traverse various terrain.
• Be capable of performing job duties throughout a standard 8- or 10-hour day.
• Communicate effectively, read, write, and comprehend written/verbal job instructions and information.
• Handle conflict professionally.

Benefits

• Company-sponsored Retirement Plan
• Health Insurance (Medical, Dental, Vision)
• Employee Assistance Program
• Life, long-term, and short-term disability insurance

Benefits are available to all eligible employees on the first day of employment.

Schedule

Full-time role with a standard 8- or 10-hour workday.

Pre-Screening

Upon offer, employees may be required to complete and pass a pre-employment drug screen, background check, and/or MVR check.