Trimmer Climber-NON-UNION

Asplundh Tree Expert, LLC; La Porte (IN); On-site; USD 21,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company-sponsored Retirement Plan

Health Insurance (Medical/Dental/Vison

Employee Assistance Program

Life, long-term/short-term disability

Job summary

Asplundh Tree Expert, LLC is hiring a Trimmer/Climber to operate on NIPSCO property in a Vegetation Management project. The position flexibly uses La Porte or North Judson, with opportunities for newbies to seasoned veterans.

Training is offered for Takeuchi Skid Steer operation, and compensation is based on experience, skills and licenses held (CDL, For Hire, Herbicides, CAT 5/6). The job is full-time, non-exempt with competitive hourly pay and a benefits package including health insurance and

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Entry-level position, no experience required.
• Possible CDL, For Hire License and Herbicide licenses.

Responsibilities

• Trim and remove trees and branches and handle debris.
• Operate and service vegetation management tools and equipment.
• Protect employees and the public from hazards in work areas.
• Assist training of new employees and maintain trucks/equipment.

Skills

Physical stamina

Climb and work at heights

Hand-eye coordination

Safety awareness

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

CDL

For Hire License

Herbicide licenses

CAT 5/6 or Core

Job description

Trimmer/Climber

Working on the NIPSCO property in a Vegetation Management T&M Position. Pull out will be either La Porte or North Judson, whichever is closer for you we are flexible with that. While a trimmer or above would be nice we are open to anyone that applies for the position from newbies to 30 year veterans. We are also looking for a Takeuchi Skid Steer operator and are willing to train for that position. Position and pay are based off of: experience, skill and qualifications of which include CDL, For Hire License and Herbicide licenses, CAT 5&6 or Core.

Description

Working on the NIPSCO property in a Vegetation Management T&M Position. Pull out will be either La Porte or North Judson, whichever is closer for you we are flexible with that. While a trimmer or above would be nice we are open to anyone that applies for the position from newbies to 30 year veterans. We are also looking for a Takeuchi Skid Steer operator and are willing to train for that position. Position and pay are based off of: experience, skill and qualifications of which include CDL, For Hire License and Herbicide licenses, CAT 5&6 or Core.

Job Type

• Full-Time +, Non-Exempt

Pay

• Competitive, Hourly

Benefits

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

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.

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

• 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 calling1-833-222-3066.

We partner with the Department of Homeland Security/U.S. Customs and Immigration Service to e-Verify all newly hired employees.

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.