Tree Trimmer - Union

Description Trimmer/Climber Job Type: Full-Time +, Non-Exempt Pay: Competitive, Hourly Local Union 77 Pay Rates Benefits: Full Union Benefit Package (Medical, Dental, Vision, NEAP, NEBF) Accrual of Sick Pay Employee Assistance Program 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 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. Must have a minimum of 4000 hours of previous line clearance tree trimming experience. Education & Experience: High School Diploma or equivalent preferred. Must have a minimum of 4000 hours of previous line clearance tree trimming experience. Pre-Screen: Upon offer, employees may be required to complete and pass a pre-employment drug screen, background, and/or MVR check. 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 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 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