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Utilities Service, LLC
Trimmer B CDL Required Non-Union
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What they do
A Tree Climber or Trimmer trims and prunes trees. Clears away excess branches near utility lines or over roads or sidewalks. Prunes dead or diseased tree limbs to improve the appearance and health of the tree. Uses rigging equipment and may work from a truck powered lift; uses chain saws and other power equipment.
$41,429 / year median in Louisiana
+2% projected growth
Job Description
- Description
Job Title:
Trimmer/Climber (CDL Required)- This position trims, tops, and reshapes trees to remove low-hanging, dead, and excessbranches, providing clearance for utility powerlines.
- Job Type
- :
Benefits:
- + Available Benefit options vary based on tenure, position, and work location.
- Pay•: Competitive, Hourly •
Essential Functions & Responsibilities:
- + Trims and/or removes trees, branches, trunk sections.
Minimum Qualifications:
- + Must be 18 years of age or older. + No fear of heights. + Excellent hand-to-eye coordination. + Able to walk, climb, and work from ladders, various heights, on uneven and slippery surfaces, performing mentally/physically demanding work under unfavorable weather conditions while handling equipment or material. + Able to work with hands above head for extended periods of time.
- Education & Experience
- + High School Diploma or equivalent preferred. + Previous trimmer experience required.
- Pre-Screen
- + Upon offer, employees may be required to complete and pass a pre-employment drug screen, background, and/or MVR check.
License & Certifications:
- + Commercial Driver's license 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, Reading, 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
- 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.
- 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.
- Benefits
- We offer a competitive range of benefits to support our employees' health, well-being, and financial security. Medical, dental, and vision benefits are available to all eligible employees on the first day of employment. For more information on the benefits available for this role, please contact the recruiter or hiring manager.
- 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.
- An Equal Opportunity Employer.
- Please note:
- + _All job offers are subject to pre-employment drug screening and a background check._ + _Unless otherwise noted, we do not sponsor employees for work authorization in the U.S. for this position._
- Notice to
Agencies:
- We only accept resumes from recruiters, employment agencies, or staffing services if a Service Agreement has been signed and we have requested recruitment/staffing services for the specific position.