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Utilities Service, LLC Trimmer/Climber (Driver License Required) - TRS in Quinlan, Texas
Job Title: Trimmer/Climber
This position trims, tops, and reshapes trees to remove low-hanging, dead, and excess branches, providing clearance for utility powerlines. Willing to work Nights if called upon for storms or emergencies and travel if needed.
TREES has developed a reputation for professionalism, quality, safety, and dependability. If this sounds like you, apply today!
As a market leader in the industry, TREES, LLC is one of the largest utility vegetation management service companies in the United States.
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 insurances
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 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 & Experience
High School Diploma or equivalent preferred.
Entry-level position, no experience required.
Previous experience 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:
- Driver's License required.
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, 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, Sense of Touch
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 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:
TREES, LLC is a provider of professional vegetation management services to utility and municipal customers nationwide. As the company has grown over the past 60 years, so has the scope of the services we provide in order to continuously meet the changing needs of our customers.
Individuals must be able to perform the essential functions of the position with or without a 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.