Trimmer Trainee 3rd-Union

Job Title: Trimmer Trainee 3rd-Union

About the Role

• Entry-level position, no experience required.
• Previous experience is a plus.

Key Responsibilities

• Trim and/or remove trees, branches, trunk sections.
• Operate and service all required tools/equipment.
• Cut and split large debris into manageable pieces.
• Spray areas with equipment to prevent further growth.
• Load/unload trucks.
• Feed brush & debris into a woodchipper.
• Repair minor job-related damage to lawns, fences, and walkways.
• Service gasoline, air, and hand-powered tools and other equipment.
• Relay hand signals, direct traffic, drive, and operate trucks and equipment, as assigned.
• Keep trucks and work areas clear and orderly.
• Safeguard employees and the public from hazards in and around the work area.
• Cooperate with customers, police, and fire departments when blocking streets or driveways.
• Set up barriers, warning signs, flags, markers, etc., to protect employees and the public.
• Be trained to perform tree and bucket rescue.
• Assist in training new employees.
• Assume responsibility for the inspection and proper working conditions of tools, trucks, and other work equipment.
• Request repair or replacement, when necessary.
• Maintain good housekeeping on trucks and at work locations.
• Perform other related work, as assigned by superiors.

Requirements & Tech Stack

• 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.
• Ability to maintain attention and concentration for extended periods.
• Ability to withstand exposure to all kinds of weather while completing work assignments.
• Ability to wear personal protective equipment as necessary.
• Ability to enter and exit a vehicle numerous times a day.
• Endurance necessary to traverse various terrain.
• Capable of performing job duties throughout a standard 8- or 10-hour day.
• Ability to communicate with others, read, write, and comprehend written/verbal job instructions and information.
• Ability to handle conflict professionally.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent preferred.
• A Driver's License is preferred, but not required.
• Must have sufficient eyesight to judge distance/coordination of equipment and tools.

Physical Requirements

• 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.
• 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.
• Occasional (up to 33%): Stooping, Squatting, Climbing On/Off Truck, Climbing Ladders, Pushing, Reading.
• Rare (less than 10%): Sitting, Kneeling, Crawling, Color Vision, Climbing Stairs.

Pre-Screen

• Upon offer, employees may be required to complete and pass a pre-employment drug screen, background check, and/or MVR check.