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Trimmer Trainee 1st-UnionAsplundh Tree Expert • Charlottesville, VA, US
Trimmer Trainee 1st-Union

Trimmer Trainee 1st-Union

Asplundh Tree Expert • Charlottesville, VA, US
7 days ago
Job type
  • Full-time
Job description

Description

Job Title : Trimmer Trainee

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 Preferred, but not 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.

    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.

    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. Any unsolicited resumes will become the property of the company, and no fees or compensation will be paid to the recruiter, employment agency, or staffing service.

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