Trimmer/Climber (Driver License Required) - ATE

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

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Trimmer/Climber to join their team. This role involves trimming and reshaping trees, ensuring safe clearance for utility powerlines. The ideal candidate will enjoy working outdoors, operate various tools, and contribute to maintaining a safe environment. With a strong commitment to employee safety and welfare, this full-service utility contractor offers competitive wages and comprehensive benefits. If you're a go-getter who thrives in a dynamic setting, this opportunity is perfect for you to grow and make a difference in the community.

Benefits

Company Sponsored Retirement Plan

Health Insurance (Medical/Dental/Vision)

Employee Assistance Program

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Trims and removes trees and branches to ensure safety.
• Operates and services tools and equipment effectively.
• Safeguards public and employees from work area hazards.

Skills

Tree Trimming

Climbing

Equipment Operation

Safety Awareness

Manual Dexterity

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

Chainsaws

Woodchipper

Climbing Gear

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!

Since 1928, Asplundh has been dedicated to safe, efficient and innovative line clearance services to 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

• Company Sponsored Retirement Plan
• Health Insurance (Medical/Dental/Vision)
• Employee Assistance Program
• Life, long-term/short-term disability insurances

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 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.
• Sets up barriers, warning signs, flags, markers, etc. to protect employees and public.
• Trained to perform tree and bucket rescue.
• Assists training new employees.
• 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.
• No fear of heights.
• Must have good hand-to-eye coordination.

Education & Experience

• High School Diploma or equivalent preferred.

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 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 of time, and be able to withstand exposure to all kinds of weather while completing work assignments.

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.

An Equal Opportunity Employer.