Trimmer A Drivers Union

Job Title:

Trimmer/Climber (DL Required)

Job Type: Full-Time, Non-Exempt

Pay:
Competitive, Hourly

• 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.
• Services gas, air, and hand‑powered tools and other equipment.
• Relays hand‑signals, directs traffic, drives, and operates trucks and equipment as assigned.
• Maintains clean and orderly trucks and work areas.
• 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.
• Is trained to perform tree and bucket rescue.
• Assists in training new employees.
• Assumes responsibility for the inspection and proper working conditions of tools, truck, and other equipment.
• Requests repairs or replacements when necessary.
• Maintains good housekeeping on trucks and at work locations.
• Performs other related work as assigned by superiors.

• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• No fear of heights.
• Excellent hand‑to‑eye coordination.
• Able to walk, climb, and work from ladders and various heights on uneven and slippery surfaces while performing mentally and physically demanding work under adverse weather conditions and handling equipment or material.
• Able to work with hands above head for extended periods.
• Must be willing to join local union and pay union dues.

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

• Valid driver’s license 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, 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.

Due to the inherently dangerous nature of the industry and the requirement to work with or around hazardous equipment, employees must maintain sufficient eyesight to judge distance and equipment coordination, stay alert for extended periods, withstand all weather conditions, wear required personal protective equipment, have the endurance to traverse various terrain, and perform job duties throughout a standard 8‑ or 10‑hour day.

Employees should be able to communicate, read, write, and comprehend job instructions and handle conflict professionally.

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

All job offers are subject to pre‑employment drug screening and a background check.

Competitive range of benefits including medical, dental, and vision, available to all eligible employees on the first day of employment. Options vary based on tenure, position, and work location.

An Equal Opportunity Employer. Individuals with a disability who desire a reasonable accommodation can contact the ADA Coordinator by calling 1‑833‑222‑3066. All newly hired employees are e‑Verified.