Trimmer/Climber - ATE
Company: Asplundh Tree Expert, LLC - 172
Location: Caldwell
Posted on: June 25, 2022
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Job Description:
Job Title: Trimmer/ClimberThis position trims, tops, and
reshapes trees to remove low-hanging branches and to create more
attractive shapes. Removes dead and excess branches from trees
and/or from around power lines.Are you a real go-getter looking for
an amazing opportunity with a nationwide full-service-utility
contractor offering competitive wages and incredible benefits? Keep
reading because this job might be for you!Since 1928, Asplundh has
been dedicated to safe, efficient and innovative line clearance
services to the utility industry. Reliable, uninterrupted power is
an important service provided by the world's electrical utilities
and Asplundh has the expertise to help keep the power flowing.
Diversification over the years has opened up vegetation management
services to other specialized markets such as municipalities,
railroads, pipelines, helicopter vegetation services, and
departments of transportation.A family-owned and operated
corporation headquartered near Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, Asplundh
has grown to employ over 33,000 service professionals throughout
the United States, Canada, Australia and New Zealand.Job Type:
Full-Time +, Non-ExemptPay: Competitive, HourlyBenefits:Company
Sponsored Retirement PlanHealth Insurance
(Medical/Dental/Vision)Employee Assistance ProgramLife,
long-term/short-term disability insurancesEssential Functions &
Responsibilities:Trims and/or removes trees, branches, trunk
sectionsOperate 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 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 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.Education & ExperienceHigh School Diploma or
equivalent preferred.Entry-level position, no experience
required.Previous experience a plus.Pre-ScreenUpon offer, employees
may be required to complete and pass a pre-employment drug screen,
background and/or MVR check.License & Certifications:Driver's
License Preferred, but not required.Physical Requirements:RARE
(less than 10%): Sitting, Kneeling, Crawling, Color Vision,
Climbing StairsOCCASIONAL (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, WalkingCONTINUOUS (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 TouchSafetyDue 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 of time, 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.About Us:As a full-service utility contractor
Asplundh performs tree pruning and removals, right-of-way clearing
and maintenance, vegetation management with herbicides and
emergency storm work and logistical support. Asplundh is the parent
company of UtiliCon Solutions whose subsidiaries provide overhead
and underground line construction, planning and design, meter
reading and AMR/AMI installation, electrical testing, and street
lighting/traffic signal services. Asplundh also operates Rotor
Blade Airborne Utilities Management, overhead electric distribution
and transmission lines using MD 500 helicopters.Individuals must be
able to perform the essential functions of the position with or
without reasonable accommodation. Individuals with a disability who
desire a reasonable accommodation should contact the ADA
Coordinator at 1-800-248-8733, ext. 1339.An Equal Opportunity
Employer.
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