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Trimmer/Climber - Union CDL Preferred - NTS

Utilities Service, LLC

Swansea, ILFull-timeSeen 2mo ago

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Swansea, IL
Schedule
Full-time
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Valid CDL

Job overview

Utilities Service, LLC is hiring a Trimmer/Climber - Union CDL Preferred - NTS. The role involves trimming and removing trees and branches, operating and servicing tools and equipment, and performing safety‑focused tasks such as safeguarding employees and the public while working at heights in various weather conditions.

Key focus areas include Trim and remove trees, branches, and trunk sections, Operate and service required tools and equipment, and Load and unload trucks and feed debris into wood chipper.

Successful candidates bring Must Be 18+, Willing To Join Local Union, and Pay Union Dues. Important skills include Operate Tools, Service Tools, Relay Hand-Signals, Direct Traffic, Drive Trucks, and Operate Equipment. Preferred (not required): Previous Experience, Hand-Powered Tools, Wood Chipper, and Truck Operation.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Operate ToolsService ToolsRelay Hand-SignalsDirect TrafficDrive TrucksOperate EquipmentSafeguard EmployeesSafeguard PublicCooperate With CustomerCooperate With PoliceCooperate With Fire DepartmentsTree RescueBucket RescueAssist Training New EmployeesInspection of ToolsInspection of TruckInspection of Work EquipmentWork With Hands Above HeadWork From LaddersWork at Various HeightsWork on Uneven SurfacesWork on Slippery SurfacesHandle EquipmentHandle MaterialNo Fear of HeightsGood Hand-to-Eye CoordinationSufficient Eyesight to Judge DistanceCoordination of Equipment and ToolsMaintain AttentionMaintain ConcentrationWithstand Exposure to All Kinds of WeatherWear Personal Protective EquipmentEnter and Exit VehicleEndurance to Traverse Various TerrainPerform Job Duties Throughout DayCommunicate With OthersReadWriteComprehend Written Job InstructionsComprehend Verbal Job InstructionsCommunicate ProfessionallyHandle Conflict ProfessionallyPrevious ExperienceHand-Powered ToolsWood ChipperTruck OperationHand Signals

Qualifications

Must Be 18+Valid CDLHigh School Diploma or EquivalentNo Fear of HeightsAbility to Work With Hands Above HeadAbility to Walk Climb and Work From LaddersGood Hand-to-Eye CoordinationWilling to Join Local Union and Pay Union DuesAbility to Communicate ClearlyAbility to Read and Write InstructionsPass Pre-Employment Drug ScreenBackground Check

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, Hourly

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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