Trimmer Climber Union Region 65

Asplundh Tree Expert, LLC; Otsego (MN); Sur place; USD 28 000 - 40 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Weekly pay via Direct Deposit

Vacation and Holidays

Health, Dental, Vision insurance

Retirement plan

Drug-free workplace

Safety training

Tools provided

Résumé du poste

Asplundh Tree Expert, LLC is seeking a Trimmer/Climber in Minnesota. The role trims, tops, and reshapes trees to keep lines clear, using provided tools in a full-time, non-exempt role with company-paid benefits.

Compensation starts around the posted hourly rate with weekly direct deposit and a comprehensive benefits package including health, dental, eye care, retirement options, and paid time off.

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.
• High School Diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Entry-level position, no experience required.
• Previous experience a plus.

Responsabilités

• Trims and/or removes trees, branches, trunk sections.
• Operate and service required tools/equipment.
• Loads/unloads trucks and feeds brush into wood chipper.
• Repairs minor damage to lawns, fences, walk-ways.
• Safeguards employees and the public from hazards.
• Sets up barriers and warning signs to protect people.
• Maintains good housekeeping on truck and work locations.

Connaissances

No fear of heights

Hand-eye coordination

Stamina for physical work

Climbing ability

Safety awareness

Formation

High School Diploma or equivalent

Entry-level position, no experience required

Description du poste

Description

Job Title: Trimmer/Climber

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

Job Type

Full-Time +, Non-Exempt

Benefits

• Competitive wages/Paid weekly – Direct Deposit

Paid Vacation and Holidays

Individual/Family Health, Dental, Eye Care, Prescriptions

Insurance premiums paid by Company

FMLA and Short term disability benefits.

Retirement packages, paid by Company

Prescription safety glasses

All tools provided by the Company to do job

DOT Regulated Drug Free Workplace

First Aid & CPR Training provided

Pay

Hourly $25.01

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 wood chipper.
• Repairs minor job-related-damage to lawns, fences, and walk-ways.
• 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 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.
• Entry-level position, no experience required.
• Previous experience 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

• Driver's license 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, be able to maintain attention and concentration for extended periods, be able to withstand exposure to all kinds of weather while completing work assignments, be able to wear personal protective equipment as necessary, be able to enter and exit a vehicle numerous times a day, have the endurance necessary to traverse various terrain, be capable of performing job duties throughout a standard 8- or 10-hour day, be able to communicate with others, read, write, and comprehend written/verbal job instructions and information, and communicate and handle conflict professionally.

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.

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.