Tree Trimmer (CDL Required) - Union

Asplundh Careers; Town of Potsdam (NY); On-site; USD 34,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Asplundh Tree Expert, LLC in Potsdam, NY is seeking a Trimmer/Climber (CDL Required) for full-time, non-exempt employment. You will trim and remove trees, operate and service equipment, load trucks, and work at heights with safety as a priority.

Pay is competitive at $24.93-$30.67 per hour based on experience, with benefits that vary by position and location. Must be able to join the local union and pass pre-employment screens, including background and drug tests.

Qualifications

• Must be 18 years of age or older.
• Must be willing to join local union and pay union dues.
• 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.

Responsibilities

• Trims and/or removes trees, branches, trunk sections.
• Operate and service all required tools/equipment.
• Cuts and splits large debris into manageable pieces.
• Loads/unloads trucks.
• Feeds brush & debris into a woodchipper.
• Relays hand signals, directs traffic, drives, and operates trucks and equipment, as assigned.

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent preferred

Job description

Description

Trimmer/Climber (CDL Required)

Job Type:

• Full-Time +, Non-Exempt

Pay:

• Competitive, $24.93-$30.67; Per Hour Based Upon Experience

Benefits:

• Benefits Available and Vary per position and location.

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 willing to join local union and pay union dues.


• 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:

• Valid commercial Driver license (CDL) and Med Card 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.

Important Information for Applicants:

• Asplundh Tree Expert, LLC and its family of companies are Equal Opportunity Employers. We consider all qualified applicants without regard to any legally protected characteristic.


• If you require reasonable accommodation during the application or hiring process, please contact our ADA Coordinator at 1-800-248-8733, ext. 3656.


• Employment offers are contingent upon successful completion of applicable pre-employment requirements, which include background screening, drug testing, and employment eligibility verification.


• Compensation determination is based on market data, job scope and individual qualifications.


• We offer a competitive total rewards package inclusive of health and welfare and retirement benefits, as well as paid time off and holiday pay benefits.


• Unsolicited resumes without an executed agency agreement become the property of the company.