Trimmer​/Climber - NTS

Job Title:

Trimmer/Climber

Job Type: Full‑Time +, Non‑Exempt

Pay:
Competitive, Hourly

Benefits available and vary per position and location.

• Trims and/or removes trees, branches, trunk sections
• Operates and services all required tools and equipment
• Cuts and splits large debris into manageable pieces
• Sprays areas with equipment to prevent further growth
• Loads and unloads trucks
• Feeds brush and debris into wood chipper
• Repairs minor job‑related damage to lawns, fences, and walk‑ways
• Service 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 customers, police, and fire departments when blocking streets or driveways
• Sets up barriers, warning signs, flags, markers, etc., to protect employees and public
• Trained to perform tree and bucket rescue
• Assists in training new employees
• Assumes responsibility for inspection and proper working conditions of tools, truck, and other equipment
• Requests repair or replacement when necessary
• Maintains good housekeeping on truck and at work locations
• Performs 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/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 is a plus

• Pre‑employment drug screen, background, and/or MVR check may be required upon offer

• 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 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 10‑50 lbs., climbing poles, sense of touch

Due to the inherently dangerous nature of the industry and the need to work with or around hazardous equipment, employees must have sufficient eyesight to judge distance and coordination of equipment and tools, maintain attention and concentration for extended periods, withstand exposure to all kinds of weather while completing work assignments, wear personal protective equipment as necessary, enter and exit a vehicle numerous times a day, traverse various terrain, perform job duties throughout a standard 8‑ or 10‑hour day, and communicate professionally.

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. An Equal Opportunity Employer.

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.

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.