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Tree Trimmer

Utilities Service, LLC

Iron River, MIFull-timePosted 4mo agoSeen in employer's feed 5 days ago

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Compensation
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Location
Iron River, MI
Schedule
Full-time
Work Authorization
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Requirements

Credentials this posting asks for.

Driver's License

Job overview

Utilities Service, LLC is hiring a Tree Trimmer. The Tree Trimmer/Climber works outdoors trimming and removing trees, operating tools, loading trucks, and maintaining equipment while ensuring safety for employees and the public. The role includes performing physically demanding tasks, assisting in training, and handling debris and rescue operations as needed.

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 Years Of Age Or Older and Driver's License. Important skills include Work With Hands Above Head, Work From Ladders, Work At Various Heights, Work On Uneven Surfaces, Work On Slippery Surfaces, and Perform Mentally Demanding Work. Preferred (not required): Previous Experience.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Work With Hands Above HeadWork From LaddersWork at Various HeightsWork on Uneven SurfacesWork on Slippery SurfacesPerform Mentally Demanding WorkPerform Physically Demanding WorkHandle Equipment or MaterialNo Fear of HeightsGood Hand-to-Eye CoordinationPrevious ExperienceTree TrimmingTree RemovalOperate Power ToolsService Gasoline ToolsService Air ToolsService Hand-Powered ToolsOperate WoodchipperLoad/Unload TrucksDrive TrucksRelay Hand SignalsSet Up BarriersSet Up Warning SignsPerform Tree and Bucket RescueTrain New EmployeesInspect Tools and EquipmentPerform Minor Repairs to Lawns Fences WalkwaysMaintain Housekeeping on Trucks and Work SitesSafeguard Employees and Public

Qualifications

Must Be 18+High School Diploma or EquivalentDriver's LicenseGood Hand-to-Eye CoordinationNo Fear of HeightsAbility to Work With Hands Above Head for Extended PeriodsAbility to Walk Climb and Work From Ladders on Uneven Slippery Surfaces Under Unfavorable Weather ConditionsAbility to Lift Up to 50 LbsPass Pre-Employment Drug Screen Background and MVR Check

Benefits

Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Paid Time Off
401(k) Match

Full job description

Description

Trimmer/Climber

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 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.

An Equal Opportunity Employer.

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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