Overview
Trimmer/Climber – ATE Jobs in Bassett, Virginia, USA at Asplundh Tree Expert Co.
Location: Bassett
We are hiring Entry-level and Skilled Trimmers and Climbers.On-the-job trainingis provided. The perfect opportunity to build a career in the Line Clearance industry. If you enjoy the great outdoors, this position is tailor-made for you.
Our team of tree trimmers and climbers is on the lookout for bold individuals who love to work in all-weather elements. Wind, rain, sunshine, or snow – we tackle them all! If you want to experience the world from a tree’s perspective, this is the job for you. Our crews trim, top, and reshape trees to remove low-hanging, dead, and excess branches, providing clearance for utility power lines.
Are you a real go-getter looking for an amazing opportunity with a nationwide full-service utility contractor offering competitive wages and incredible benefits? Keep reading because this job might be for you!
Job Type:
Full-Time +, Non-Exempt
Pay:
Competitive, Hourly
Company-sponsored Retirement Plan
Health Insurance (Medical/Dental/Vision)
Employee Assistance Program
Life, long-term/short-termdisability insurance
Essential Functions & Responsibilities:
Trims and/or removes trees, branches, trunk sections.
Operates and services 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 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 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.
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., M…
Title: Trimmer/Climber – ATE
Company: Asplundh Tree Expert Co.
Location: Bassett, Virginia, USA
Category: Trades / Skilled Labor, Transportation
