Trimmer Climber Union

Description

Job Title:

Trimmer/Climber

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

Job Type: Full-Time +, Non-Exempt

Pay:
Hourly

• Trims and/or removes trees, branches, trunk sections
• Operates and services 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 & debris into wood chipper
• Repairs minor job‑related damage to lawns, fences, and walk‑ways
• Serves gasoline, air, and hand‑powered tools and other equipment
• Relays hand signals, directs traffic, drives, and operates trucks and equipment as assigned
• Maintains a clean and orderly work area
• 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 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 equipment
• Requests repair or replacement when necessary
• Maintains good housekeeping on truck and at work locations
• Performs other related work as assigned by superiors

• Must be 18 years of age or older
• No fear of heights
• Excellent hand‑to‑eye coordination
• Ability to walk, climb, and work from ladders, various heights, on uneven and slippery surfaces, performing mentally and physically demanding work under adverse weather while handling equipment or material
• Ability to work with hands above head for extended periods of time
• Willingness to join local union and pay union dues

• High School Diploma or equivalent preferred
• Entry‑level position; no experience required
• Previous experience a plus

• May be required to complete and pass a pre‑employment drug screen, background check, and/or MVR check

• Driver’s license 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, 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, attention, and concentration for extended periods, be able to withstand exposure to all kinds of weather, wear personal protective equipment as needed, enter and exit a vehicle numerous times daily, traverse various terrain, perform duties throughout a standard 8‑ or 10‑hour day, communicate with others, read, write, and comprehend written or verbal instructions, and handle conflict professionally.

Medical, dental, and vision benefits are available to all eligible employees on the first day of employment. For more information on the benefits available for this role, please contact the recruiter or hiring manager.

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. 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.