Trimmer​/Climber - NTS

Job Title:

Trimmer/Climber
Job Type: Full‑Time (Non‑Exempt)
Pay:
Competitive, Hourly

This position involves maintaining forest and property health through trimming, climbing, and equipment operation. Responsibilities include mechanical work, safety enforcement, and customer interaction while ensuring a safe work environment.

• Trim and/or remove trees, branches, or trunk sections.
• Operate and service all required tools and equipment.
• Cut and split large debris into manageable pieces.
• Spray areas with equipment to prevent further growth.
• Load and unload trucks.
• Feed brush and debris into wood chipper.
• Repair minor damage to lawns, fences, and walkways.
• Maintain and service gasoline, air, and hand‑powered tools.
• Relay hand‑signals, direct traffic, drive, and operate trucks and equipment as assigned.
• Keep trucks and work area clear and orderly.
• Safeguard employees and the public from hazards in and around the work area.
• Cooperate with customers, police, and fire departments when blocking streets or driveways.
• Set up barriers, warning signs, flags, and markers to protect employees and the public.
• Perform tree and bucket rescue training as required.
• Assist in training new employees.
• Assume responsibility for inspection and proper working conditions of tools, trucks, and other equipment.
• Request repair or replacement when necessary.
• Maintain good housekeeping on trucks and at work locations.
• Perform other related work as assigned by superiors.

• 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 and physically demanding work under unfavorable weather conditions while handling equipment or material.
• No fear of heights.
• Must have good hand‑to‑eye coordination.

• High School Diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Entry‑level position, no experience required.
• Previous experience a plus.

Upon offer, employees may be required to complete and pass a pre‑employment drug screen, background check, and/or MVR check.

Driver’s license preferred, but not required.

Must have own transportation to and from the show‑up location.

• 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, 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.

Due to the inherently dangerous nature of the industry and the requirement to work with or around hazardous equipment, employees must possess sufficient eyesight to judge distance and equipment coordination, maintain attention and concentration for extended periods, withstand exposure to all kinds of weather, wear personal protective equipment as necessary, enter and exit vehicles frequently, traverse varied terrain, and perform job duties throughout a standard 8‑ or 10‑hour day.

They must communicate effectively, read, write, and comprehend written and verbal job instructions, and handle conflict professionally.

We offer a competitive range of benefits to support our employees’ health, well‑being, and financial security. Medical, dental, and vision benefits are available to all eligible employees on the first day of employment. For more information on the benefits available for this role, please contact the recruiter or hiring manager.

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.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or other protected status in accordance with applicable law.

• 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.

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.