Tree Trimmer - Union

Trimmer/Climber

Job Type: Full-Time, Non-Exempt

Pay:
Competitive, Hourly;
Local Union 77 Pay Rates

Benefits:
Full Union Benefit Package (Medical, Dental, Vision, NEAP, NEBF), Accrual of Sick Pay, Employee Assistance Program

• 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 a 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.
• Maintains clear 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, and markers to protect employees and the public.
• Trained to perform tree and bucket rescue.
• Assists in training new employees.
• Inspects and ensures 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 and physically demanding work under unfavorable weather conditions while handling equipment or material.
• No fear of heights.
• Must have good hand‑to‑eye coordination.
• Must have a minimum of 4,000 hours of previous line‑clearance tree trimming experience.

• High School Diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Must have a minimum of 4,000 hours of previous line‑clearance tree trimming experience.

• 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, 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.

Pre‑Screen: Employees may be required to complete and pass a pre‑employment drug screen, background, and/or MVR check.

License &

Certifications:

A driver’s license is preferred, but not required.

Individuals with a disability who desire a reasonable accommodation can contact the ADA Coordinator by calling

We partner with the Department of Homeland Security/U.S. Customs and Immigration Service to e‑Verify all newly hired employees.

An Equal Opportunity Employer.

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

We do not sponsor employees for work authorization in the U.S. for this position.