Tree Trimmer - Union
14 days ago
Edison
Job Description Trimmer/Climber Job Type: • Full-Time +, Non-Exempt Pay: • Competitive, Hourly Benefits: • Company-sponsored Retirement Plan, • Health Insurance (Medical/Dental/Vision), • Employee Assistance Program, • Life, long-term/short-term disability insurance Essential Functions & Responsibilities: • 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 a woodchipper., • 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 clear 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 Qualifications: • 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/physically demanding work under unfavorable weather conditions while handling equipment or material., • No fear of heights., • Must have good hand-to-eye coordination. Education & Experience: • High School Diploma or equivalent preferred., • Entry-level position, no experience required., • Previous experience is a plus. Pre-Screen: • Upon offer, employees may be required to complete and pass a pre-employment drug screen, background, and/or MVR check. License & Certifications: • A Driver's License is Preferred, but not required. Physical Requirements: • 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 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.