Line Clearance Trimmer

NG Gilbert Services; Boonton (NJ); On-site; USD 40,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a dedicated team at a forward-thinking utility line service company as a Line Clearance Trimmer. This role involves maintaining trees for public safety, providing tree trimming services, and supervising crews. You will ensure safety protocols are followed while using specialized tools and equipment. The company values safety, integrity, and career advancement, offering a robust benefits package that includes health, dental, and vision insurance. If you are passionate about utility services and looking for a rewarding career, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) plan

Career advancement opportunities

Qualifications

• Must have herbicide applicator certification and valid driver's license.
• Strong communication and organizational skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Trims and removes trees using ladders and safety equipment.
• Supervises crews and provides on-the-job training.
• Safeguards employees and the public from hazards.

Skills

Herbicide applicator certification

Valid driver's license

Organizational skills

Oral and written communication skills

Problem-solving ability

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Chainsaw

Pruners

Wood chipper

Job description

Our people are our greatest assets, and every position on the NG Gilbert team brings with it new opportunities to grow in a utility line service career.

A Culture of Service and Excellence

If you are a dedicated utility line service professional who values safety, excellence, integrity, character and accountability, you’ll fit right in on the NG Gilbert team. Interested in joining our line construction team? Our field employees are drawn from the ranks of the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers. Please contact the local chapter near you to learn more.

We value the safety of every person in and around the regions we serve, member of the team or not. Get to know more about our training centers, supervised trainings and continual improvements to our safety protocols.

Our certifications, awards and memberships speak to the quality and care we bring to the job, giving our clients peace of mind that their utility line’s construction and maintenance are in good hands.

What We Offer

By staying up to date on the industry’s latest safety precautions, we ensure our team is as protected as possible on the job.

Robust Benefits Package

We offer a range of benefits to improve the lives of our team members and their families, from health, dental and vision insurance to 401(k) plans. Benefits for our line construction workers are provided in conjunction with the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers.

To help our team members be successful in their roles, we offer opportunities for career advancement at every stage.

Position: Line Clearance Trimmer

Location: Boonton, NJ

Job Id: 170

# of Openings: 1

Position Summary

While providing supervision, a Line Clearance Trimmer maintains trees for public safety. This position provides tree trimming for assigned jobs by pruning, cutting, removing, and caring for trees. You will provide on-the-job training, specific day-to-day directions, and supervise crews in this position. This position is a top-level class in the Tree Trimmer series and serves as Lead Trimmer in the Foreperson or General Foreperson's absence.

Duties and Responsibilities Include

• Trims and/or removes trees by climbing with the aid of a ladder, safety belt, climbing line, or lift truck
• Works from the ground using saw/pruners
• Cuts branches or trunk sections and drops or lowers them to the ground with lines
• Uses appropriate tools to fell trees or trim trunks and splits them into manageable pieces
• Sprays stumps and brush with hand-spraying equipment to prevent further growth
• Loads and unloads trucks with logs, stumps, brush, and debris & feeds brush into a wood chipper
• Repairs slight damage to lawns, fences, and walks caused by tree trimming
• Safeguards employees and the public from hazards by relaying hand signals and directing traffic
• Trains new employees on proper procedures
• Performs tree and bucket rescue as trained
• Assumes responsibility for the inspection and proper working conditions of tools, trucks, and other work equipment
• Requests repair or replacement of equipment, when necessary
• Works around energized power lines and hazardous equipment
• Duties and responsibilities may change with or without notice

What You'll Bring to the Team

• Herbicide applicator or operators certification and license, as required
• Valid drivers license with an acceptable driving record per Company policy
• Knowledge of essential job functions and responsibilities
• Organizational skills
• Strong oral and written communication skills
• Ability to problem solve
• Meet all physical requirements of the position
• Pass all drug and alcohol screens as required by Company policy and, if applicable, required by DOT regulations
• 18 years of age or older, or 21 if CDL is required
• Legally authorized to work in the United States

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive list of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. The Company reserves the right to revise or change the job duties as needed. Management reserves the right to change the description, duties, or work schedules to accommodate individuals with disabilities.

Additionally, the position may be subject to pre-employment screening, including drug screening and background check.

The Townsend Company, LLC and its family of companies are equal opportunity and affirmative action employers. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status, or any other characteristics protected by law.