Trimmer/Climber - ATE
Company: Asplundh Tree Expert Co
Location: Charleston
Posted on: May 27, 2023
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Job Description:
Job Title: Trimmer/Climber This position trims, tops, and
reshapes trees to remove low-hanging, dead, and excess branches,
providing clearance for utility powerlines. 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
Since 1928, Asplundh has been dedicated to safe, efficient and
innovative line clearance services to the utility industry.
Reliable, uninterrupted power is an important service provided by
the world's electrical utilities and Asplundh has the expertise to
help keep the power flowing. Diversification over the years has
opened up vegetation management services to other specialized
markets such as municipalities, railroads, pipelines, helicopter
vegetation services, and departments of transportation. A
family-owned and operated corporation headquartered near
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, Asplundh has grown to employ over
33,000 service professionals throughout the United States, Canada,
Australia and New Zealand. 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 insurances 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 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 area clear and orderly. Safeguards
employees and public from hazards in and around work area.
Cooperates with customer, police, and fire departments when
blocking street or driveways. Sets up barriers, warning signs,
flags, markers, etc. to protect employees and public. Trained to
perform tree and bucket rescue. Assists training new employees.
Assumes responsibility for the inspection and proper working
conditions of tools, truck, and other work equipment. Requests
repair or replacement, when necessary. Maintains good housekeeping
on truck 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 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 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. About Us: As a full-service utility contractor
Asplundh performs tree pruning and removals, right-of-way clearing
and maintenance, vegetation management with herbicides and
emergency storm work and logistical support. Asplundh is the parent
company of UtiliCon Solutions whose subsidiaries provide overhead
and underground line construction, planning and design, meter
reading and AMR/AMI installation, electrical testing, and street
lighting/traffic signal services. Asplundh also operates Rotor
Blade Airborne Utilities Management, overhead electric distribution
and transmission lines using MD 500 helicopters. Individuals must
be able to perform the essential functions of the position with or
without 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.
Keywords: Asplundh Tree Expert Co, Charleston , Trimmer/Climber - ATE, Other , Charleston, South Carolina
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