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Trimmer/Climber - Union CDL Required - NTS

Utilities Service, LLC

Watertown, NYFull-time$24.93–34.67/hrPosted 4mo agoSeen in employer's feed 5 days ago

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At a glance

Compensation
$24.93–34.67/hr
Location
Watertown, NY
Schedule
Full-time
Work Authorization
Not specified

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Requirements

Credentials this posting asks for.

Valid CDL

Job overview

Utilities Service, LLC is hiring a Trimmer/Climber - Union CDL Required - NTS. The Trimmer/Climber role involves trimming and removing trees, operating and servicing tools and equipment, loading trucks, and maintaining safe work areas while coordinating with customers and emergency services. Candidates must work at heights, possess good hand‑eye coordination, and be willing to join the local union.

Key focus areas include Trim and remove trees, branches, and trunk sections, Operate and service required tools and equipment, and Cut and split large debris into manageable pieces.

Successful candidates bring Must Be 18+, Valid CDL, and Own Transportation. Important skills include Operate Tools, Service Tools, Relay Hand-Signals, Direct Traffic, Drive Trucks, and Operate Equipment.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Operate ToolsService ToolsRelay Hand-SignalsDirect TrafficDrive TrucksOperate EquipmentTree RescueBucket RescueTraining New EmployeesHand-to-Eye CoordinationMaintain Attention and ConcentrationCommunicate With OthersReadWriteComprehend Written Job InstructionsComprehend Verbal Job InstructionsCommunicate ProfessionallyHandle Conflict ProfessionallyOperate Wood ChipperOperate TrucksOperate Hand-Powered ToolsHand SignalsSet Up Barriers and Warning SignsGood Hand-to-Eye Coordination

Qualifications

Must Be 18+Valid CDLWilling to Join Local Union and Pay DuesOwn Transportation RequiredHigh School Diploma or EquivalentPre-Employment Drug Screen, Background, MVR CheckNo Experience RequiredPrevious Experience a Plus

Benefits

Medical Insurance
Paid Time Off
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance

Full job description

Description

Job Title: Trimmer/Climber

Job Type :Full-Time +, Non-Exempt

Pay : Competitive, $24.93-$34.67 Per Hour; Based Upon Experience

Benefits:

  • Benefits Available and Vary per position and location

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.

  • 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.

  • 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:

  • Valid CDL 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, 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

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.

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