Trimmer Climber / Bucket Operator -NON-UNION

Utilities Service, LLC

Tuscaloosa, ALFull-timeSeen 1mo agoSeen in employer's feed today

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Location
Tuscaloosa, AL
Schedule
Full-time
Work Authorization
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Requirements

Credentials this posting asks for.

CDL Driver's License

Job overview

Utilities Service, LLC is hiring a Trimmer Climber / Bucket Operator -NON-UNION. The Trimmer/Climber / Bucket Operator works with a valid CDL to trim and remove trees, operate tools and equipment, load and unload trucks, and perform safety duties such as setting barriers and safeguarding the public, while assisting in training new employees and maintaining equipment.

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

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 EquipmentSafeguard EmployeesSafeguard PublicCooperate With CustomersCooperate With PoliceCooperate With Fire DepartmentsSet Up BarriersSet Up Warning SignsSet Up FlagsSet Up MarkersPerform Tree RescuePerform Bucket RescueAssist in Training New EmployeesInspection of ToolsInspection of TrucksInspection of Work EquipmentGood Hand-to-Eye Coordination

Qualifications

Must Be 18+CDL Driver's LicenseHigh School Diploma or EquivalentPrevious Experience

Benefits

Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Paid Time Off

Full job description

Description

Trimmer/Climber / Bucket Operator w/ valid CDL

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 valid CDL Driver's License is Preferred 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.

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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