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Apprentice Trimmer Climber Trainee Union

Apprentice Trimmer Climber Trainee Union

Asplundh Tree ExpertRutland, VT, US
30+ days ago
Job type
  • Full-time
Job description

Description

Apprentice - Trimmer / Climber Trainee $21.37

This position trims, tops, and reshapes trees to remove low-hanging, dead, and excess branches, providing clearance for utility powerlines.

Job Type : Full-Time +, Non-Exempt

Pay : Competitive, Hourly

Benefits :

  • Benefits Available and Vary per position and location.

Essential Functions & Responsibilities :

  • Uses a chainsaw to cut brush, logs, and stumps of larger trees.
  • Gathers and feeds brush into a woodchipper.
  • Responsible for temporary traffic control and equipment (cones, signs and flagging).
  • Ensures the safety of self and others by following company safety policies.
  • Adheres to Region Policy Manual
  • Applies herbicide to right-of-way, following brush removal to treat remote areas.
  • Services / maintains neat, clean, and mechanical order of truck, chipper, and other equipment.
  • Responsible for daily inventory on truck.
  • Minimum Qualifications :

  • Must be 18 years of age or older.
  • Able to work scheduled work hours.
  • Can obtain :
  • written CDL permit within 4 weeks of hire date.

  • Valid CDL within 120 days of hire date.
  • Herbicide license within 120 days of hire date.
  • Must be able to work long hours and overtime during emergencies, including holidays and weekends.
  • Willing to pay union dues.
  • 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 :

  • Valid DOT Medical Card required.
  • Travel Requirements :

  • Required to report and / or travel for storm emergencies.
  • 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, Reading, 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
  • 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, 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.

  • Exposed to various vehicle traffic situations on work sites.
  • Works around hazardous equipment.
  • Work in all temperatures and weather.
  • Works around excessive noise from machines, chain saws, woodchipper, with hearing protection.
  • May be exposed to nature i.e., irritating plants and biting or stinging insects, reptiles, and dust.
  • May be exposed to dogs and other animals.
  • Work may be performed on unlevel ground.
  • Work around falling limbs.
  • 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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