Tree Trimmer 442

pspan style="font-size: 12.0pt;"Job Title: Tree Trimmer-442/span/ppstrongspan style="font-size: 12.0pt;"**We are hiring Entry-level and Skilled Trimmers and Climbers** On-the-job training is provided.  The perfect opportunity to build a career in the Line Clearance industry.   If you enjoy the great outdoors, this position is tailor-made for you.   /span/strong/ppspan style="font-size: 12.0pt;"Our team of tree trimmers and climbers is on the lookout for bold individuals who love to work in all-weather elements. Wind, rain, sunshine, or snow - we tackle them all! If you want to experience the world from a tree's perspective, this is the job for you.   Our crews trim, top, and reshape trees to remove low-hanging, dead, and excess branches, providing clearance for utility powerlines.  /span/ppstrongspan style="font-size: 12.0pt;"Are you a real go-getter looking for an amazing opportunity with a nationwide full-service utility contractor offering competitive wages and incredible benefits? Keep reading because this job might be for you!/span/strong/ppspan style="font-size: 12.0pt;"Job Type:/span/pulli style=""span style="font-size: 12.0pt;"Full-Time +, Non-Exempt/span/li/ulpspan style="font-size: 12.0pt;"Pay/spanspan style="font-size: 13.5pt;":/span/pulli style=""span style="font-size: 12.0pt;"Competitive, Hourly, based on experience./span/li/ulpspan style="font-size: 12.0pt;"Benefits:/span/pulli style=""span style="font-size: 12.0pt;"Company-sponsored Retirement Plan/span/lili style=""span style="font-size: 12.0pt;"Health Insurance (Medical/Dental/Vision)/span/lili style=""span style="font-size: 12.0pt;"Employee Assistance Program/span/lili style=""span style="font-size: 12.0pt;"Life, long-term/short-term disability insurance/span/li/ulpspan style="font-size: 12.0pt;"Essential Functions amp; Responsibilities:/span/pullispan style="font-size: 10.0pt;" /spanspan style="font-size: 12.0pt;"Trims and/or removes trees by climbing with the aid of a ladder, safety belt, climbing line, powered trimmer lift truck, or works from the ground using gasoline, air, and hand-powered saws, pruner, etc. He/she cuts branches or trunk sections and drops or lowers them to the ground with lines./span/lilispan style="font-size: 10.0pt;" /spanspan style="font-size: 12.0pt;"Uses wedges, sledges, and chain saws in felling trees or trimmed trunks and in cutting and splitting logs into manageable pieces./span/lili style=""span style="font-size: 12.0pt;"Ability to operate and service all required tools/equipment./span/lili style=""span style="font-size: 12.0pt;"Ability to Plan, assign, direct, check, and coordinate work./span/lili style=""span style="font-size: 12.0pt;"Ability to obtain written or oral permission from property owners to trim or remove trees or perform other work on property. Arranges with customer or property owner to obtain access, advises of interruption, explains work to be done, etc./span/lili style=""span style="font-size: 12.0pt;"Ability to promote and maintain good customer and public relations through the effective accomplishment of assigned work and the appropriate behavior of employees on the crew./span/lili style=""span style="font-size: 12.0pt;"Sprays areas with equipment to prevent further growth./span/lili style=""span style="font-size: 12.0pt;"Loads/unloads trucks./span/lili style=""span style="font-size: 12.0pt;"Feeds brush amp; debris into a woodchipper./span/lili style=""span style="font-size: 12.0pt;"Repairs minor job-related damage to lawns, fences, and walkways./span/lili style=""span style="font-size: 12.0pt;"Services gasoline, air, hand-powered tools, and other equipment./span/lili style=""span style="font-size: 12.0pt;"Relays hand signals, directs traffic, drives, and operates trucks and equipment, as assigned./span/lili style=""span style="font-size: 12.0pt;"Ability to operate and services equipment, such as gasoline, hydraulic tools, power saws, power winches, buckets, chippers, and sprayers./span/lili style=""span style="font-size: 12.0pt;"Ability to operate a Bucket near energized lines to remove branches and tree material./span/lili style=""span style="font-size: 12.0pt;"Keeps trucks and work areas clear and orderly./span/lili style=""span style="font-size: 12.0pt;"Safeguards employees and the public from hazards in and around the work area./span/lili style=""span style="font-size: 12.0pt;"Ability to cooperate with customers, police, and fire departments when blocking streets or driveways./span/lili style=""span style="font-size: 12.0pt;"Ability to set up barriers, warning signs, flags, markers, etc. to protect employees and the public./span/lili style=""span style="font-size: 12.0pt;"Ability to be trained to perform tree and bucket rescue./span/lili style=""span style="font-size: 12.0pt;"Ability to assist in training new employees./span/lili style=""span style="font-size: 12.0pt;"Assumes responsibility for the inspection and proper working conditions of tools, trucks, and other work equipment./span/lili style=""span style="font-size: 12.0pt;"Ability to use hand tools, such as axes, handlines, saws, block and tackle, pruners, etc./span/lili style=""span style="font-size: 12.0pt;"Ability to train new personnel./span/lili style=""span style="font-size: 12.0pt;"Requests repair or replacement, when necessary./span/lili style=""span style="font-size: 12.0pt;"Maintains good housekeeping on trucks and at work locations./span/lili style=""span style="font-size: 12.0pt;"Performs other related work, as assigned by superiors./span/li/ulpspan style="font-size: 12.0pt;"Minimum Qualifications:/span/pulli style=""span style="font-size: 12.0pt;"Must be 18 years of age or older./span/lili style=""span style="font-size: 12.0pt;"Must be able to work with hands above head for extended periods of time./span/lili style=""span style="font-size: 12.0pt;"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./span/lili style=""span style="font-size: 12.0pt;"Ability to obtain the knowledge to identify tree and shrub species./span/lili style=""span style="font-size: 12.0pt;"No fear of heights./span/lili style=""span style="font-size: 12.0pt;"Must have good hand-to-eye coordination./span/lili style=""span style="font-size: 12.0pt;"Willing and able to work long hours and overtime during emergencies, including holidays and weekends./span/li/ulpspan style="font-size: 12.0pt;" /spanspan style="font-size: 12.0pt;"/spanspan style="font-size: 12.0pt;"Education amp; Experience:/span/pulli style=""span style="font-size: 12.0pt;"High School Diploma or equivalent preferred./span/lili style=""span style="font-size: 12.0pt;"Entry-level position, no experience required./span/lili style=""span style="font-size: 12.0pt;"Previous experience is a plus./span/li/ulpspan style="font-size: 12.0pt;"Pre-Screen:/span/pulli style=""span style="font-size: 12.0pt;"Upon offer, employees may be required to complete and pass a pre-employment drug screen, background, and/or MVR check./span/li/ulpspan style="font-size: 12.0pt;"License amp; Certifications:/span/pulli style=""span style="font-size: 12.0pt;"Ability to obtain a Driver's License or Commercial Driver’s License when required./span/lili style=""span style="font-size: 12.0pt;"Ability to obtain Herbicide license when required./span/li/ulpspan style="font-size: 13.5pt;"Travel Requirements:/span/pulli style=""span style="font-size: 10.5pt;"Ability to report and/or travel for storm emergencies./span/li/ulpstrongspan style="font-size: 12.0pt;"Physical Requirements:/span/strong/pulli style=""strongspan style="font-size: 12.0pt;"RARE /span/strongspan style="font-size: 12.0pt;"(less than 10%): Sitting, Kneeling, Crawling, Color Vision, Climbing Stairs/span/lili style=""strongspan style="font-size: 12.0pt;"OCCASIONAL /span/strongspan style="font-size: 12.0pt;"(up to 33%): Stooping, Squatting, Climbing On/Off Truck, Climbing Ladders, Pushing, Reading,/span/lili style=""strongspan style="font-size: 12.0pt;"FREQUENT /span/strongspan style="font-size: 12.0pt;"(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/span/lili style=""strongspan style="font-size: 12.0pt;"CONTINUOUS /span/strongspan style="font-size: 12.0pt;"(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/span/li/ulpspan style="font-size: 12.0pt;"Safetystrong:/strong/span/ppspan style="font-size: 12.0pt;"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 of time, 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./span/pulli style=""span style="font-size: 12.0pt;"Works in all temperatures and will be exposed to nature i.e., irritating plants and biting or stinging insects./span/lili style=""span style="font-size: 12.0pt;"Works near energized parts or equipment./span/lili style=""span style="font-size: 12.0pt;"Works in traffic./span/lili style=""span style="font-size: 12.0pt;"Works around excessive noise from machines, jackhammers, gas drills, and other equipment with proper hearing protection./span/lili style=""span style="font-size: 12.0pt;"Exposed to hazards of working near power equipment, traffic, high voltage wires, and falling limbs./spanemspan style="font-size: 10.0pt;"./span/em/li/ulpspanIndividuals with a disability who desire a reasonable accommodation can contact the ADA Coordinator by calling strong1-833-222-3066/strong. We partner with the Department of Homeland Security/U.S. Customs and Immigration Service to e-Verify all newly hired employees./span/ppstrongspan style="font-size: 12.0pt;"An Equal Opportunity Employer./span/strong/p