Find & Apply For Tree Climber / Trimmer Jobs in Goldsboro, North Carolina

Description " Equipment Operator This position operates heavy equipment of various types to remove branches and tree material from electrical lines.

Pay :

Competitive, Hourly Benefits:

Benefits Available and Vary per position and location

Essential Functions & Responsibilities:

Plans, assigns, directs, checks, and coordinates work. Operates and services equipment such as gasoline, hydraulic tools, power saws, power winches, mower deck, weed whacker, chipper, and sprayers. Cleans up and disposes of all debris. Uses hand-tools, such as axes, hand-lines, saws, block and tackle, pruners and other equipment as required. Sprays brush and stumps, making proper and selective application of herbicides. Responsible for quality and quantity of production. Performs all aspects of labor as necessary to keep crew operation flowing. Ensures the overall safety, quality and production requirements of the crew are met. Obtains written or oral permission from property owners to trim or remove trees or perform other work on property. Arranges with customer or property owner to obtain access, advises of interruption, explains work to be done, etc. Promotes and maintains good customer and public relations through the effective accomplishment of assigned work and the appropriate behavior of employees on the crew. Safeguards employees and the public from hazards in and around work area. Sets up barriers, warning signs, flags, markers, etc. to protect employees and public. Trains new personnel. Keeps informed on new equipment, specifications, standard practices, operating procedures, and customer and company employee relations policies and practices.

Minimum Qualifications:

Must be 18 years of age or older. Possesses working knowledge and be able to identify tree and shrub species. Familiar with electrical hazards. Education & Experience High School Diploma or equivalent preferred. Pre-Screen Upon offer, employees may be required to complete and pass a pre-employment drug screen, background, and/or MVR check.

License & Certifications:

Driver License Required.

Travel Requirements:

Must have 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, reading, pushing, climbing ladders, lifting up to 50 lbs.

FREQUENT

(up to 66%): walking, body twisting, manual dexterity, speaking clearly, hearing-speech range, lifting, carrying, pulling, balancing, lifting up to 10 lbs.

CONTINUOUS

(up to 100%): standing, sense of touch, seeing distant, climbing, gripping, lifting over 10 lbs. to 50 lbs., seeing, reaching, range of motion, depth perception. 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.