Tree Trimmer Job at Utilities Service Co Inc, Iron River, MI

  • Utilities Service Co Inc
  • Iron River, MI

Job Description

Description

Trimmer/Climber

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 insurance

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 a woodchipper.

  • 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 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.

  • Sets 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.

Education & Experience:

  • High School Diploma or equivalent preferred.

  • Entry-level position, no experience required.

  • Previous experience is 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:

  • A Driver's License is 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

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.

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.

Job Tags

Hourly pay, Full time, Temporary work

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