Trimmer Climber-NON-UNION

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.

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 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.