Description
Trimmer/Climber
Job Type:
* Full-Time +, Non-Exempt
Pay:
* Competitive, Hourly
Benefits:
* Company-sponsored Retirement Plan
* Health Insurance (Medical/Dental/Vision)
* Employee Assistance Program
* Life, long-term/short-term disability insurance
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.
Education & Experience:
* High School Diploma or equivalent preferred.
* Entry-level position, no experience required.
* Previous experience is 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:
* 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, 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 1-833-222-3066. 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.
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