Tree Trimmer - Union

Asplundh Tree Expert, LLC; Kent (WA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 47,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full Union Benefit Package

Accrual of Sick Pay

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Asplundh Tree Expert, LLC is hiring a Trimmer/Climber in Washington. This full-time, non-exempt role involves trimming and removing trees, operating equipment, and maintaining safe work sites. The job requires physical stamina, ability to work at heights, and adherence to union pay scales.

Candidates should have a High School Diploma (or equivalent) and a valid driver’s license. Pre-employment screenings may apply, and the company emphasizes equal opportunity employment and comprehensive

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 climb and work from ladders, or at various heights, on uneven surfaces.

Responsibilities

• Trims and/or removes trees, branches, trunk sections.
• Operate and service all required tools/equipment.
• Cleans and splits debris; feeds brush into a woodchipper.
• Loads/unloads trucks and assists in job setup.

Skills

Hand-eye coordination

Stamina/physical fitness

Ability to work at heights

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

Driver's License

Job description

• Full Union Benefit Package(Medical, Dental, Vision, NEAP, NEBF)
• Accrual of Sick Pay
• Employee Assistance Program

Description

Trimmer/Climber

Job Type

• Full-Time +, Non-Exempt

Pay

• Competitive, Hourly
• Local Union 77 Pay Rates

Benefits

• Full Union Benefit Package(Medical, Dental, Vision, NEAP, NEBF)
• Accrual of Sick Pay
• Employee Assistance Program

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.
• Must have a minimum of 4000 hours of previous line clearance tree trimming expierience.

Education & Experience

• High School Diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Must have a minimum of 4000 hours of previous line clearance tree trimming expierience.

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.

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.