Asplundh Distribution Climber/Trimmer - Part-time

Essential Functions

• 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 wood chippers.
• 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 clean 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.

Minimum Requirements

• 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 wood chippers.
• 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 clean 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.
• Must affiliate with the local union.

Education & Experience

• High School Diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Entry-level position, no experience required.
• Previous experience preferred.

Pre-Screen

• Upon offer, employees may be required to complete and pass a pre-employment drug screen, background, and/or MVR check.

License & Certifications:

• Driver's License required.

Pay: Competitive, Hourly

Union benefits package includes, but is not limited to:

• Family health, dental, and vision insurance (LINECO)
• 2 retirement plans
• National Electrical Annuity Plan AND National Electrical Benefit Fund
• 10 paid holidays
• offered after 720 hours worked
• Up to 5 weeks of paid vacation
• based on years of service
• Bereavement Pay

Other benefits of working at Asplundh include:

• Fulltime work
• The opportunity to work 4, 10-hour days during daylight savings time to have a 3-day weekend
• Overtime opportunities (when available)
• The potential to work out-of-state storms
• Weekly direct deposit
• Excellent growth opportunities
• Industry-leading safety and training programs
• 1st aid/CPR training
• All PPE and tools required to perform applicable position provided by Asplundh
• OJT – All training is provided one on one / On the job, On the clock

Pay: Competitive, Hourly

Union benefits package includes, but is not limited to:

• Family health, dental, and vision insurance (LINECO)
• 2 retirement plans
• National Electrical Annuity Plan AND National Electrical Benefit Fund
• 10 paid holidays
• offered after 720 hours worked
• Up to 5 weeks of paid vacation
• based on years of service
• Bereavement Pay

Other benefits of working at Asplundh include:

• Fulltime work
• The opportunity to work 4, 10-hour days during daylight savings time to have a 3-day weekend
• Overtime opportunities (when available)
• The potential to work out-of-state storms
• Weekly direct deposit
• Excellent growth opportunities
• Industry-leading safety and training programs
• 1st aid/CPR training
• All PPE and tools required to perform applicable position provided by Asplundh
• OJT – All training is provided one on one / On the job, On the clock