Distribution Climber/Trimmer - ATE

Asplundh Tree Expert Co.; Sturgeon Bay (WI); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking dedicated individuals for a rewarding role in tree trimming and maintenance. This full-time position offers a competitive hourly wage and a comprehensive benefits package, including health, dental, and vision insurance. You'll be part of a team that ensures safe and efficient line clearance services, contributing to the reliability of power for communities. If you're passionate about outdoor work, safety, and teamwork, this is the perfect opportunity to grow your career with a respected utility contractor. Join us and make a difference in your community while enjoying a supportive work environment.

Benefits

Family health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Paid holidays

Paid vacation

Bereavement pay

Union benefits package

Qualifications

• High School Diploma preferred; valid Driver's License required.
• Must pass pre-employment drug screen and background check.

Responsibilities

• Trim and remove trees and branches while ensuring safety.
• Operate and service required tools and equipment effectively.
• Maintain cleanliness of work areas and trucks.

Skills

Tree Trimming

Equipment Operation

Safety Awareness

Customer Cooperation

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

Chainsaws

Wood Chippers

Hand Tools

Job description

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

STARTING PACKAGE BETWEEN $28.17 - 40.61/hour

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!

Since 1928, Asplundh has been dedicated to safe, efficient, and innovative line clearance services for the utility industry. Reliable, uninterrupted power is an important service provided by the world's electrical utilities and Asplundh has the expertise to help keep the power flowing.

Job Type: Full-Time +, Non-Exempt

Pay: Competitive, Hourly

Union benefits package includes, but is not limited to:

• Family health, dental, and vision insurance (LINECO)
• 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

Essential Functions

• Trims and/or removes trees, branches, trunk sections
• Operates and services 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

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

Physical Requirements

• RARE (less than 10%): Sitting, Kneeling, Crawling, Color Vision, Climbing Stairs
• OCCASIONAL (up to 33%): Stooping, Squatting, Climbing On/Off the 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

Safety

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, 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.

About Us

As a full-service utility contractor, Asplundh performs tree pruning and removals, right-of-way clearing and maintenance, vegetation management with herbicides, emergency storm work, and logistical support.

An Equal Opportunity Employer.