Trimmer/Climber – Xcel - Union

Asplundh Tree Expert Co.; Brooklyn Park (MN); On-site; Full time

Job summary

Join a dynamic and family-owned utility contractor that has been a leader in vegetation management since 1928! This role offers an exciting opportunity to work outdoors, operating essential equipment to ensure safe and efficient tree trimming and removal services. As a vital part of the team, you will contribute to maintaining power lines and supporting various municipalities and industries. With competitive wages and a strong commitment to safety, this position is perfect for those who enjoy hands-on work and are looking to grow within a supportive environment. If you're ready to take on a rewarding challenge, this could be the perfect fit for you!

Benefits

Competitive wages

Weekly pay

Health benefits

Direct deposit

Union membership

Qualifications

• Must be 18 years or older and have a driver's license.
• Ability to work at heights and handle physically demanding tasks.

Responsibilities

• Trims and removes trees and branches using various tools.
• Operates equipment to ensure safety and efficiency.
• Maintains cleanliness and safety at work sites.

Skills

Tree Trimming

Equipment Operation

Safety Awareness

Physical Endurance

Team Collaboration

Customer Interaction

Education

High School Diploma

Tools

Chainsaws

Wood Chippers

Hand Tools

Job description

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. Diversification over the years has opened up vegetation management services to other specialized markets such as municipalities, railroads, pipelines, helicopter vegetation services, and departments of transportation.

A family-owned and operated corporation headquartered near Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, Asplundh has grown to employ over 33,000 service professionals throughout the United States, Canada, Australia, and New Zealand.

Job Type: Full-Time +, Non-Exempt

Pay: $26.15 hourly / Paid Weekly - Direct Deposit

• Available Benefit options vary based on tenure, position, and work 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 customers, police, and fire departments when blocking streets 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.
• 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.

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, 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.

About Us:

As a full-service utility contractor, Asplundh performs tree pruning and removals, right-of-way clearing and maintenance, vegetation management with herbicides, emergency storm work, and logistical support. Asplundh is the parent company of UtiliCon Solutions, whose subsidiaries provide overhead and underground line construction, planning and design, meter reading and AMR/AMI installation, electrical testing, and street lighting/traffic signal services. Asplundh also operates Rotor Blade Airborne Utilities Management, overhead electric distribution and transmission lines using MD 500 helicopters.

Individuals must be able to perform the essential functions of the position with or without a 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.