Capital Transmission Trimmer Operator Union ATE

Asplundh - - Responsibilities: Trims and/or removes trees by climbing with a ladder, safety belt, climbing line, powered trimmer lift truck, or works from the ground using gasoline, air, hand-powered saws, pruner, etc.; Cuts branches or trunk sections and drop or lower them to the ground with lines.; Uses wedges, sledges, and chain saws in felling trees or trimmed trunks and in cutting and splitting logs into manageable pieces.; Relays hand-signals, directs traffic, drives, and operates trucks and equipment, as assigned, and keeps trucks and work area clear and orderly, as well as helps train new employees.; Performs other related work, as assigned by superiors.