Trimmer

Position: Trimmer (All Levels)
Location: Shoals

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Under supervision, a Trimmer maintains trees for public safety. This position involves tree trimming, pruning, cutting, removal, and caring for trees. The role may involve exposure to hazards such as working near traffic, falling limbs, and energized power lines. Attention to detail and adherence to safety guidelines are critical. A Trimmer receives on-the-job training, specific day-to-day directions, and is supervised. This position is entry-level within the Trimmer series.

Trimmer

D/4th Class

Under supervision, a Trimmer D/4th Class maintains trees for public safety. This position provides tree trimming for assigned jobs by pruning, cutting, removing, and caring for trees. In this position, you may be exposed to hazards of working near traffic, falling limbs, and energized power lines. As a Trimmer D/4th Class, attention to detail and adherence to safety guidelines is critical.

A Trimmer D/4th Class receives on-the-job training, specific day-to-day directions, and is supervised. This position is the entry-level class in the Trimmer series.

Trimmer C/3rd Class

Under supervision, a Trimmer C/3rd Class maintains trees for public safety. This position provides tree trimming for assigned jobs by pruning, cutting, removing, and caring for trees. In this position, you may be exposed to hazards of working near traffic, falling limbs, and energized power lines. As a Trimmer C/3rd Class, attention to detail and adherence to safety guidelines is critical.

A Trimmer C/3rd Class receives on-the-job training, specific day-to-day directions, and is supervised. This position is a mid-level class in the Trimmer series.

Trimmer B/2nd Class

Under supervision, a Trimmer B/2nd Class maintains trees for public safety. This position provides tree trimming for assigned jobs by pruning, cutting, removing, and caring for trees. In this position, you may be exposed to hazards of working near traffic, falling limbs, and energized power lines. As a Trimmer B/2nd Class, attention to detail and adherence to safety guidelines is critical.

A Trimmer B/2nd Class provides and receives on-the-job training, specific day-to-day directions, and crew supervision. This position is a mid-level class in the Trimmer series.

Trimmer A/1st Class

While providing supervision, a Trimmer A/1st Class maintains trees for public safety. This position provides tree trimming for assigned jobs by pruning, cutting, removing, and caring for trees. As a Trimmer A/1st Class, attention to detail and adherence to safety guidelines is critical. A Trimmer A/1st Class provides on-the-job training, specific day-to-day directions, and crew supervision. This position is a top-level class in the Trimmer series and serves as the lead in the Foreperson or General Foreperson's absence.

Duties

and Responsibilities Trimmer D/4th Class

Essential Duties:

• Performs tree pruning, tree removal, brush chipping, and stump grinding
• Uses climbing hooks, belts, ropes, and ladders
• Operates and services equipment and tools such as hydraulic tools, power tools, buckets, chippers, and sprayers
• Cuts away dead and excess branches from trees
• Sprays to treat diseased or unhealthy trees, including mixing chemicals and calibrating spray equipment
• Duties and responsibilities may change with or without notice

Trimmer C/3rd Class

Essential Duties: All duties listed above plus

• Identifies tree species and characteristics of trees

Trimmer B/2nd Class

Essential Duties: All duties listed above plus

• Identifies due diligence and assessment of tree failure risk
• Assists with providing training to other trimmers

Trimmer A/1st Class

Essential Duties: All duties listed above plus

• Provides training to other trimmers

What You'll Bring To The Team All Trimmer Levels

• Understands occupational hazards and safety precautions
• Must be semi-skilled in mechanics
• Must be able to complete a proficiency test consisting of climbing, knot tying, and chainsaw maintenance
• Valid driver's license with an acceptable driving record per Company requirements
• May be required to pass a DOT physical examination to obtain the appropriate CDL
• Knowledge of essential job functions…