Trimmer​/Climber CDL - NTS

Job Overview

Job Title:

Trimmer/Climber
Job Type: Full-Time, Non-Exempt
Pay:
Competitive, Hourly
Benefits are available and vary by position and location.

• 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 equipment to prevent further growth
• Loads and unloads trucks
• Feeds brush and debris into wood chipper
• Repairs minor damage to lawns, fences, and walkways
• Services 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 areas 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, and markers to protect employees and the public
• Is trained to perform tree and bucket rescue
• Assists in training new employees
• Assumes responsibility for inspecting and maintaining tools, trucks, and other work 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 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 and physically demanding work under adverse 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

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

• Valid CDL required

• Must have own transportation to and from the show‑up location

• Rare (≤10%):
  Sitting, kneeling, crawling, color vision testing, 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, 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, sense of touch

Due to the inherently dangerous nature of the industry and requirements to work with or around hazardous equipment, employees must maintain sufficient eyesight to judge distance and coordination of equipment and tools. They must also 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 vehicles numerous times a day, traverse various terrain, perform job duties throughout a standard 8‑ or 10‑hour day, and communicate effectively with others.

Employees are expected to read, write, and comprehend written and verbal job instructions and handle conflict professionally.

Medical, dental, and vision benefits are available to all eligible employees on the first day of employment. For more information on benefits for this role, please contact the recruiter or hiring manager.

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An Equal Opportunity Employer.

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