Trimmer C Drivers Non-Union

Trimmer/Climber (DL Required)

Job Title:

Trimmer/Climber (DL Required)

Job Description:

This position trims, tops, and reshapes trees to remove low-hanging, dead, and excess branches, providing clearance for utility powerlines.

Full-Time, Non-Exempt.

Benefit options vary based on tenure, position, and work location. Medical, dental and vision benefits available to all eligible employees on the first day of employment.

Competitive hourly.

• Trim and/or remove trees, branches, trunk sections.
• Operate and service all required tools/equipment.
• Cut and split large debris into manageable pieces.
• Spray areas with equipment to prevent further growth.
• Load/unload trucks.
• Feed brush & debris into wood chipper.
• Repair minor job-related damage to lawns, fences, and walkways.
• Service gasoline, air, and hand-powered tools and other equipment.
• Relays hand-signals, directs traffic, drives, and operates trucks and equipment as assigned.
• Keep trucks and work area clear and orderly.
• Safeguard employees and public from hazards in and around the 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.
• Train 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.

• Must be 18 years of age or older.
• No fear of heights.
• Excellent hand‑to‑eye coordination.
• Able to walk, climb, and work from ladders, various heights on uneven and slippery surfaces, performing mentally/physically demanding work under unfavorable weather conditions while handling equipment or material.
• Able to work with hands above head for extended periods of time.

• 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.

• Driver's license required.

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

• Rar (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, reading, 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.

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.

An Equal Opportunity Employer. Individuals with a disability who desire a reasonable accommodation can contact the ADA Coordinator by calling