Tree Trimmer

Wright Tree Service

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About The Position

Wright Tree Service is hiring a Tree Trimmer/Climber Trainee for a full-time position in Monroe City, Missouri. The role involves trimming and removing trees using various equipment and techniques, ensuring safety for both employees and the public. The position requires working outdoors in various weather conditions and may involve long hours, including overtime during emergencies. The company offers a sign-on bonus for both CDL and non-CDL drivers, along with union benefits and pay.

Requirements

• Minimum of 3 months experience working on tree trimming or clearing crews.
• Must enforce on-the-job safety practices.
• Ability to wear necessary personal protective equipment (PPE) as required.
• Must be able to enter and exit a vehicle numerous times per day.
• Ability to withstand exposure to all kinds of weather while completing work tasks.
• Must be able to write, read, and comprehend written and verbal job instructions/information.
• Must be able to communicate with others and represent Wright Tree Service professionally.
• Ability to lift, move, and maneuver up to 50 pounds infrequently and up to 30 pounds frequently.
• Ability to work long hours and overtime during emergencies, including holidays and weekends.
• Ability to operate and service all required tools and equipment.
• Valid driver's license and ability to pass a pre-employment drug test.
• Maintains a herbicide applicator or operator's certification and license as required.
• Must have valid First-Aid and CPR cards.
• Must complete and pass a Climber Trainee Performance Review.

Responsibilities

• Trims and/or removes trees by climbing with the aid of a ladder, safety belt, climbing line, or powered trimmer lift truck.
• Cuts branches or trunk sections and drops or lowers them to the ground with lines.
• Uses appropriate tools to fell trees or trimmed trunks and splits them into manageable pieces.
• Sprays stumps and brush with hand-spraying equipment to prevent further growth.
• Loads and unloads trucks with logs, stumps, brush, and debris.
• Feeds brush into a wood chipper.
• Repairs slight damage to lawns, fences, and walks caused by tree trimming.
• Relays hand-signals, directs traffic, and operates trucks and equipment as assigned.
• Keeps trucks and work area clear and orderly.
• Trains new employees on proper procedures.
• Safeguards employees and public from hazards in and around work area.
• Cooperates with customer, police, and fire departments when blocking streets or driveways.
• Sets up barriers, warning signs, flags, etc. to protect employees and the public.
• Trained to perform tree and bucket rescue.
• Inspects and maintains tools, trucks, and other work equipment.
• Requests repair or replacement of equipment when necessary.
• Works around hazardous equipment and in close proximity to energized power lines.
• Maintains a neat, clean, and specified mechanical order of trucks, chipper, and equipment.
• Reports the need for equipment and truck maintenance to crew lead.
• Performs other related duties as required or assigned.

Benefits

• $750 Sign-On Bonus for CDL drivers.
• $500 Sign-On Bonus for non-CDL drivers.
• Union benefits and union pay.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Administrative and Support Services