Trimmer​/Climber - Union CDL - NTS

Trimmer/Climber

Job Type: Full-Time +, Non-Exempt
Pay:
Competitive, Hourly

• Benefits available and vary per position and location

• Trims and/or removes trees, branches, and trunk sections
• Operate and service all required tools and equipment
• Cut and split large debris into manageable pieces
• Spray areas with equipment to prevent further growth
• Load and unload trucks
• Feed brush and debris into wood chipper
• Repair minor job‑related damage to lawns, fences, and walkways
• Service gasoline, air, and hand‑powered tools and other equipment
• Relay hand signals, direct traffic, drive, and operate trucks and equipment, as assigned
• Keep trucks and work area clear and orderly
• Safeguard employees and public from hazards in and around work area
• Cooperate with customer, police, and fire departments when blocking street or driveways
• Set up barriers, warning signs, flags, markers, etc. to protect employees and public
• Be trained to perform tree and bucket rescue
• Assist training new employees
• Assume responsibility for the inspection and proper working conditions of tools, truck, and other work equipment
• Request repair or replacement when necessary
• Maintain good housekeeping on truck and at work locations
• Perform 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/physically demanding work under unfavorable weather conditions while handling equipment or material
• No fear of heights
• Must have good hand‑to‑eye coordination
• Must be willing to join local union and pay union dues

• 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

• Valid CDL 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, 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

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, be able to withstand exposure to all kinds of weather while completing work assignments, be able to wear personal protective equipment as necessary, be able to enter and exit a vehicle numerous times a day, have the endurance necessary to traverse various terrain, be capable of performing job duties throughout a standard 8‑ or 10‑hour day, be able to communicate with others, read, write, and comprehend written/verbal job instructions and information, and communicate and handle conflict professionally.

Individuals with a disability who desire a reasonable accommodation can contact the ADA Coordinator by calling 1‑833‑222‑3066. 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
• Unless otherwise noted, we do not sponsor employees for work authorization in the U.S. for this position

We only accept resumes from recruiters, employment agencies, or staffing services if a Service Agreement has been signed and we have requested recruitment/staffing services for the specific position. Any unsolicited resumes will become the property of the company, and no fees or compensation will be paid to the recruiter, employment agency, or staffing service.