Trimmer/Climber (Driver License Required) - ATE

Asplundh Tree Expert Co.; Angola (IN); On-site; USD 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a dynamic team as a Trimmer/Climber with a nationwide utility contractor. This role involves trimming, shaping, and maintaining trees to ensure safety and compliance with powerline regulations. You'll operate essential tools and equipment while working outdoors in various weather conditions. If you're a motivated individual who enjoys physical work and values safety, this position offers competitive wages and excellent benefits. Embrace the opportunity to grow within a supportive environment and make a difference in your community through essential tree care services.

Qualifications

• Must be 18 years or older and able to work at heights.
• Requires good hand-to-eye coordination and physical fitness.

Responsibilities

• Trims and removes trees and branches, ensuring safety.
• Operates tools and equipment, maintaining good housekeeping.
• Assists in training new employees and performs inspections.

Skills

Tree Trimming

Climbing

Equipment Operation

Debris Management

Safety Awareness

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Tools

Chainsaw

Woodchipper

Hand Tools

Job description

Trimmer/Climber (Driver License Required) - ATE

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

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!

Essential Functions & Responsibilities:

• 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 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 area clear and orderly.
• Safeguards employees and public from hazards in and around work area.
• Cooperates with customer, police, and fire departments when blocking street or driveways.
• Sets up barriers, warning signs, flags, markers, etc. to protect employees and public.
• Trained to perform tree and bucket rescue.
• Assists in training new employees.
• Assumes responsibility for the inspection and proper working conditions of tools, truck, and other work equipment.
• Requests repair or replacement, when necessary.
• Maintains good housekeeping on truck 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.

License & Certifications:

• Driver's License required.

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 of time, be able to withstand exposure to all kinds of weather while completing work assignments, and be able to wear personal protective equipment as necessary.

About Us:

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

Individuals must be able to perform the essential functions of the position with or without reasonable accommodation. Individuals with a disability who desire a reasonable accommodation should contact the ADA Coordinator at 1-800-248-8733, ext. 1339.

An Equal Opportunity Employer.