Trimmer​/Climber CDL - NTS

Description

Job Type: Full-Time +, Non-Exempt

Pay: Competitive, Hourly

• Benefits available; vary by position and location

• Trim and/or remove trees, branches, 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 walk‑ways
• 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 the public from hazards in and around work area
• Cooperate with customers, police, and fire departments when blocking streets or driveways
• Set up barriers, warning signs, flags, markers, etc. to protect employees and public
• Be trained to perform tree and bucket rescue
• Assist in training new employees
• Assume responsibility for inspection and proper working conditions of tools, truck, and other work equipment
• Request repairs 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 and physically demanding work under unfavorable weather conditions while handling equipment or material
• No fear of heights
• Must have good hand‑to‑eye coordination

• 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 check, 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 the requirement to work with or around hazardous equipment, employees must have sufficient eyesight to judge distance and coordination of equipment and tools, maintain attention and concentration for extended periods, withstand exposure to all kinds of weather while completing work assignments, wear personal protective equipment as necessary, enter and exit a vehicle numerous times a day, traverse various terrain, perform duties throughout a standard 8‑ or 10‑hour day, and communicate with others, read, write, and comprehend written and verbal job instructions and information, and handle conflict professionally.

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

An Equal Opportunity Employer.