Trimmer​/Climber - NTS

Overview

Description

Job Title:

Trimmer/Climber

Job Type
:
Full-Time +, Non-Exempt
Pay
:
Competitive, $18.95-$26.51 Per Hour;
Based Upon Experience

Benefits vary by position and location.

• Trims and/or removes trees, branches, trunk sections.
• Operate and service all required tools/equipment.
• Cuts and splits large debris into manageable pieces.
• Sprays areas with equipment to prevent further growth.
• Loads/unloads trucks.
• Feeds brush and debris into wood chipper.
• Repairs minor job-related damage to lawns, fences, and walkways.
• Serves 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 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.
• Trained to perform tree and bucket rescue.
• Assists training new employees.
• Assumes responsibility for inspection and proper working conditions of tools, trucks, and other equipment.
• 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.
• Must be able to work with hands above head for extended periods.
• 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 a plus.

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

• Driver 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, 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 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/coordination of equipment and tools, be able to 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 for a standard 8- or 10-hour day, and communicate and handle conflict professionally.

Reasonable accommodation is available for individuals with disabilities. ADA Coordinator:  We partner with DHS/USCIS to e-Verify all newly hired employees.

We offer a competitive range of benefits to support 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, contact the recruiter or hiring manager. Reasonable accommodation is available; ADA Coordinator:  We 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 work authorization in the U.S. for this position. We only accept resumes from recruiters, employment agencies, or staffing services if a signed Service Agreement exists and we requested recruitment/staffing services for the specific position. Unsolicited resumes will become the property of the company with no fees paid to the recruiter, agency, or staffing service.