Trimmer Climber-NON-UNION

** Description*
* ** Trimmer/Climber*
* ** Job Type:*
* + Full-Time +, Non-Exempt

** Pay:*
* + Competitive, Hourly

** Benefits:*
* + Company-sponsored Retirement Plan

+ Health Insurance (Medical/Dental/Vision)

+ Employee Assistance Program

+ Life, long-term/short-term disability insurance

** Essential Functions & Responsibilities:*
* + 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 & debris into a wood chipper.

+ Repairs minor job-related 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, markers, etc. to protect employees and the public.

+ Trained to perform tree and bucket rescue.

+ Assists in training new employees.

+ Assumes responsibility for the inspection and proper working conditions of tools, trucks, and other work equipment.

+ Requests repair or replacement, when necessary.

+ Maintains good housekeeping on trucks and at work locations.

+ Performs other related work, as assigned by superiors.

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* Minimum Qualifications:

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* + 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.

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* Education & Experience:

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* + High School Diploma or equivalent preferred.

+ Entry-level position, no experience required.

+ Previous experience is a plus.

** Pre-Screen:*
* + Upon offer, employees may be required to complete and pass a pre-employment drug screen, background, and/or MVR check.

** License &

Certifications:

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* + A Driver's License is Preferred, but not required.

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* Physical Requirements:

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** RARE** (less than 10%):
Sitting, Kneeling, Crawling, Color Vision, Climbing Stairs

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** OCCASIONAL** (up to 33%):
Stooping, Squatting, Climbing On/Off Truck, Climbing Ladders, Pushing, Reading,

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** 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

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** 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

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.

** Important Information for Applicants:*
* + Asplundh Tree Expert, LLC and its family of companies are Equal Opportunity Employers. We consider all qualified applicants without regard to any legally protected characteristic.

+ If you require reasonable accommodation during the application or hiring process, please contact our ADA Coordinator 6.

+ Employment offers are contingent upon successful completion of applicable pre-employment requirements, which include background screening, drug testing, and employment eligibility verification.

+ Compensation determination is based on market data, job scope and individual qualifications.

+ We offer a competitive total rewards package inclusive of health and welfare and retirement benefits, as well as paid time off and holiday pay benefits.

+ Unsolicited resumes without an executed agency agreement become the property of the company.