Trimmer A Drivers License Required Non-Union

Description Job Title: Trimmer/Climber (DL Required) The 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 Pay : Competitive, Hourly Benefits : Available benefit options vary based on tenure, position, and work location. Medical, dental, and vision benefits are available to all eligible employees on the first day of employment. Competitive range of benefits to support employees’ health, well‑being, and financial security. For more information on the benefits available for this role, please contact the recruiter or hiring manager. Essential Functions & Responsibilities: Trims and/or removes trees, branches, and trunk sections. Operates and services required tools and equipment. Cuts and splits large debris into manageable pieces. Sprays areas to prevent further growth. Loads and unloads trucks. Feeds brush and debris into the woodchipper. 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 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. Is trained to perform tree and bucket rescue. Assists in training new employees. Assumes responsibility for inspecting and ensuring proper working conditions of tools, trucks, and other work equipment. Requests repairs or replacements 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. 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 the head for extended periods. 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 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 and 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 to traverse various terrain, be capable of performing job duties throughout a standard 8‑ or 10‑hour day, and be able to communicate with others, read, write, and comprehend written or verbal job instructions and information, 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. Please note: All job offers are subject to pre‑employment drug screening and a background check. Unless otherwise noted, we do not sponsor employees for work authorization in the U.S. for this position. Notice to Agencies: We only accept resumes from recruiters, employment agencies, or staffing services if a Service Agreement has been signed and we have requested recruitment/staffing services for the specific position. Any unsolicited resumes will become the property of the company, and no fees or compensation will be paid to the recruiter, employment agency, or staffing service. #J-18808-Ljbffr Asplundh Careers