Tree Trimmer/Climber, Union

Description Job Title: Trimmer/Climber This position trims, tops, and reshapes trees to remove low-hanging, dead, and excess branches, providing clearance for utility powerlines. Job Type: Full-Time +, Non-Exempt Benefits Competitive wages/Paid weekly – Direct Deposit Paid Vacation and Holidays Individual/Family Health, Dental, Eye Care, Prescriptions Insurance premiums paid by Company FMLA and Short term disability benefits Retirement packages, paid by Company Prescription safety glasses All tools provided by the Company to do job DOT Regulated Drug Free Workplace First Aid & CPR Training provided Pay: Hourly Essential Functions & 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 wood chipper 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 Minimum Qualifications 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 Must be willing to join local union and pay union dues Education & Experience High School Diploma or equivalent preferred Entry-level position, no experience required Previous experience a plus Pre-Screen Upon offer, employees may be required to complete and pass a pre-employment drug screen, background, and/or MVR check License & Certifications Driver's license required Travel Requirements 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, 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 Safety Due to the inherently dangerous nature of the industry and requirements to work with or around hazardous equipment, employees must have sufficient eyesight to judge distance/coordination of equipment and tools, be able to maintain attention and concentration for extended periods, be able to withstand exposure to all kinds of weather while completing work assignments, be able to wear personal protective equipment as necessary, be able to enter and exit a vehicle numerous times a day, have the endurance necessary to traverse various terrain, be capable of performing job duties throughout a standard 8- or 10-hour day, be able to communicate with others, read, write, and comprehend written/verbal job instructions and information, and communicate and handle conflict professionally. Individuals with a disability who desire a reasonable accommodation can contact the ADA Coordinator by calling View phone number on click.appcast.io . We partner with the Department of Homeland Security/U.S. Customs and Immigration Service to e-Verify all newly hired employees. An Equal Opportunity Employer. #J-18808-Ljbffr Asplundh Careers