Trimmer/Climber - Union (CDL/Med Card Required) - NTS

Nelson Tree Service, Inc.; Town of Union (NY); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company as a Trimmer/Climber, where you'll play a vital role in maintaining the safety and aesthetics of our community's trees. This full-time position requires a passion for outdoor work and a commitment to safety. You'll be responsible for trimming and reshaping trees, operating essential equipment, and ensuring a clean and safe work environment. With competitive pay based on experience and a supportive team atmosphere, this role offers the chance to develop your skills while making a positive impact. If you thrive in a physically demanding job and enjoy working outdoors, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

Health Benefits

Paid Training

Union Membership

Competitive Pay

Safety Gear Provided

Qualifications

• Must be 18 years or older and have a valid CDL.
• No fear of heights and excellent hand-eye coordination required.

Responsibilities

• Trim and remove trees and branches, ensuring safety and efficiency.
• Operate and service tools and equipment, maintaining a clean work area.

Skills

Tree Trimming

Climbing

Equipment Operation

Safety Awareness

Team Collaboration

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

Chainsaws

Wood Chippers

Hand Tools

Job description

Trimmer/Climber - Union (CDL/Med Card Required)

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

Nelson Tree Service provides utility companies with line clearance services, upholding a commitment to the highest standards of performance and professionalism. If this sounds like you, apply today!

Nelson crews are widely heralded as among the most well-trained vegetation management specialists in the United States. At every level, Nelson’s leaders and employees know there is more to line clearance than trimming trees—there’s that whole matter of reputation.

Job Type: Full-Time +, Non-Exempt

Pay: Competitive, $23.15-$27.80; Per Hour Based Upon Experience

• Benefits Available and Vary per position and location

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 wood chipper.
• 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.
• No fear of heights.
• Excellent hand-to-eye coordination.
• Able to walk, climb, and work from ladders, various heights, on uneven and slippery surfaces, performing mentally/physically demanding work under unfavorable weather conditions while handling equipment or material.
• Able to work with hands above head for extended periods of time.
• Must be willing to join local union and pay union dues.

Education & Experience

• High School Diploma or equivalent preferred.

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.

Travel Requirements:

• Must have own transportation to and from the show-up location.

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, Reading, 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

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, maintain attention and concentration for extended periods, withstand exposure to all kinds of weather while completing work assignments, wear personal protective equipment as necessary, enter and exit a vehicle numerous times a day, have the endurance necessary to traverse various terrain, and be capable of performing job duties throughout a standard 8- or 10-hour day.

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.

About Us:

At Nelson Tree Service, we protect the reputations of the utilities we serve. It is a defining component of our work, as we are the ambassadors for the utilities that entrust us with their vegetation management needs.

We know what it takes to ensure a successful outcome in any line clearance process. Property owners must be informed about the work, and our crews must operate at maximum efficiency while maintaining the highest levels of safety and quality.

Nelson personnel are provided with comprehensive customer service training and a positive work environment, which ultimately sustains our culture of excellence.