Trimmer B; Duke

The Trimmer B (TB) is a skilled climber or trimmer at a mid-level position contributing to either a conventional crew or a bucket crew. The Trimmer B is responsible for performing most aerial tasks, excluding the most challenging tree removals or overhang removals.

Essential Functions:

As a Trimmer B you will support your team by:

• Prioritizing safety as a core value and upholding all safety measures.
• Demonstrating trustworthiness and responsibility in all job-related activities.
• Possessing a comprehensive understanding of proper pruning techniques, including natural and directional pruning.
• Possess all the requirements for the Climber C classification.
• Demonstrate expertise in climbing trees near energized lines and performing various maintenance tasks, except for the most difficult ones.
• Safely removing overhangs with suitable assistance and conducting routine pruning around open wire secondary and primary electrical conductors.
• Have the ability to safely remove most trees that present a danger to owner facilities.
• Possessing a solid working knowledge of chipper, split-dump, chain saws, and bucket equipment (if applicable).
• Familiarity with procedures for maintaining excellent customer relations.
• If assigned to a bucket crew, it is required to possess a solid understanding of bucket operations.
• Able to acquire the necessary skills for effectively utilizing the bucket and hydraulic circular saw to accomplish various tree-related tasks within the equipment's limitations.
• Readily join storm restoration efforts in times of need.

Minimum Requirements:

• Minimum 1+ year of relevant experience.
• Able to read and communicate effectively in English.
• Bilingual (Spanish / English) a plus.
• Valid driver’s license.
• A Commercial Driver’s License is strongly preferred.
• Able to travel long distances on short notice, when required.
• Able to work for extended periods in various locations, when required.
• Able to lift in excess of 50 lbs.
• Willing to work over-time when requested.
• High school diploma or equivalent.

Other Requirements:

• Properly inspect Personal Protective Equipment (PPE).
• Understand when to wear personal protective equipment.
• Maintain company vehicles, equipment, and tools in good working order.
• Able to perform rigorous physical labor.
• Understand proper use of company radio.
• Understand the proper use and maintenance of hand tools.
• Capable of receiving and following directions.
• Capable of working at heights and/or confined spaces.
• Must be able to work outside, frequently in inclement weather.
• Does all other related work as required to complete the job.
• Able to read/write and communicate effectively.
• Dutifully follows established Safety Rules and Company Policy.

Physical Demands:

The physical demands described here are typical of those that must be met by a team-member to successfully perform the essential functions of their job in vegetation management.

While performing the duties of this job, team-members are regularly required to talk or hear. The team-member is frequently required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, and feel; and reach with hands and arms.

The team-member is frequently required to perform rigorous physical labor; sit; standing for extended periods of time; or balance; and stoop, kneel crouch or crawl. Team-members frequently lift or move up to or in-excess of 50 lbs. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.

Work Environment:

While performing the duties of this job, team-members may frequently be exposed to fumes or airborne particles, moving mechanical parts and vibration. Team-members are occasionally exposed to a variety of extreme conditions at construction job sites. The noise…