Trimmer Climber Union Region

Description

Job Title:

Trimmer/Climber – This position trims, tops, and reshapes trees to remove low‑hanging, dead, and excess branches, providing clearance for utility powerlines.

Full‑Time, Non‑Exempt

Hourly

• Competitive wages, paid weekly via direct deposit
• Paid vacation and holidays
• Individual/Family health, dental, eye care, prescriptions (company pays premiums)
• FMLA and short‑term disability benefits
• Retirement packages paid by company
• Prescription safety glasses provided
• All tools provided by the company to perform the job
• DOT‑regulated drug‑free workplace
• First aid & CPR training provided

• Trims and/or removes trees, branches, and trunk sections
• Operates and services all required tools and equipment
• Cuts and splits large debris into manageable pieces
• Sprays areas with herbicide to prevent further growth
• Loads and unloads trucks
• Feeds brush and debris into a wood chipper
• Repairs minor damage to lawns, fences, and walk‑ways
• Maintains gasoline, air, and hand‑powered tools and other equipment in serviceable condition
• Relays hand signals, directs traffic, drives, and operates trucks and equipment as assigned
• Keeps trucks and work areas clean 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, and markers to protect employees and the public
• Undergoes training for tree and bucket rescue
• Assists in training new employees
• Inspects tools, trucks, and other equipment to ensure proper working conditions
• Requests repair or replacement when necessary
• Maintains good housekeeping on trucks and at work locations
• Performs other related work as assigned by superiors

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

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred
• Entry‑level position; no experience required
• Previous experience is 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 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 requirements 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 vehicles numerous times a day, traverse various terrain, work throughout a standard 8‑ or 10‑hour day, and communicate with others, read, write, and comprehend written and verbal job instructions and information, and handle conflict professionally.

Individuals with a disability who desire a reasonable accommodation can contact the ADA Coordinator by calling 1‑833‑222‑3066. Our company participates in E‑Verify for newly hired employees.

An Equal Opportunity Employer.