Trimmer/Climber - Union - Uts Reg 174

Job Title: Trimmer/Climber
This position trims, tops, and reshapes trees to remove low-hanging, dead, and excess branches, providing clearance for utility powerlines.
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With company origins dating back to 1940, UTS has over 70 years of expertise in delivering professional, performance-based vegetation management services.
Job Type: Full-Time +, Non-Exempt
Pay:$28.82 - $41.02 per hour - Depending on experience
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, and 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.
• Feed brush & debris into the woodchipper.
• Repairs minor job-related damage to lawns, fences, and walkways.
• Services gasoline, air, 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.
• Set 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.
• Must be willing to join the Union and pay Union dues.

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.
• A CDL is preferred.

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:
Since 1940, Utility Tree Service (UTS) has specialized in Utility Line Clearance work. Today, UTS continues to offer a responsive local presence with access to national resources for peak needs.
Our primary goal is to be a valued partner to utilities and other agencies in providing safe and efficient vegetation management with respect for people, property, and the environment.
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.
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