Tree Trimmer - Union

at Utilities Service, LLC in Nampa, Idaho, United States

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 Drivers License is Preferred, but not required.

Physical Requirements:

+ RARE (less than 10%): Sitting, Kneeling, Crawling, Color Vision, Climbing Stair