Trimmer

CERES•Saint Louis, MO

9d•$19 - $32•Onsite

About The Position

Ceres Environmental Operations is seeking a dependable, safety-focused Trimmer to support vegetation management, storm cleanup, and debris removal operations in St. Louis, Missouri. The position is temporary and full-time, pays $19.00–$32.00 per hour depending on experience, skills, and qualifications, and involves hands-on outdoor work. The posting identifies the Field Supervisor/Superintendent as the reporting contact and later states the position reports directly to the Superintendent. The role has no supervisory responsibilities. The Trimmer cuts, collects, and clears vegetative debris to support community restoration and environmental maintenance. Work takes place primarily in the field, including residential neighborhoods, public rights-of-way, roadways, parks, and disaster-affected areas. Team members work outdoors in varying weather and terrain and follow supervisors’ directions, safety procedures, company policies, and site-specific requirements. Successful team members demonstrate dependable attendance, safe equipment operation, productive debris removal, effective communication, and care in keeping work sites clean and safe. The employer describes a collaborative, mission-driven culture, opportunities for professional growth and advancement, and the opportunity to help communities recover. Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States; employment eligibility will be verified at hire. The company does not sponsor employment-based visas for this position unless otherwise stated.

Requirements

At least one year of outdoor labor, landscaping, vegetation management, construction, or related field experience.
Experience operating a small chainsaw and basic landscaping or vegetation-management tools.
Ability to work safely in physically demanding outdoor environments.
Ability to lift, carry, and move up to 50 pounds regularly.
Ability to stand, walk, bend, kneel, stoop, and perform repetitive physical tasks throughout the workday.
Ability to work in adverse weather, including heat, humidity, and rain, and on uneven terrain.
Willingness and ability to safely operate chainsaws, hand tools, and other vegetation-management equipment.
Willingness to wear required personal protective equipment, including hard hats, gloves, safety glasses, hearing protection, high-visibility clothing, and steel-toed boots.
Ability to work around moving equipment, vegetation, dust, noise, and other outdoor environmental conditions.
Commitment to following safety standards, procedures, and protocols.
Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States; employment eligibility verification is required at hire.

Nice To Haves

High school diploma or GED; equivalent work experience will be considered.
Valid driver's license and reliable transportation.
Previous experience supporting storm recovery, debris removal, or forestry operations.
OSHA 10 certification or other safety-related training.
Experience operating chippers, pole saws, brush cutters, or similar equipment.
Knowledge of proper tree trimming, vegetation management, and debris handling techniques.

Responsibilities

Operate small chainsaws and hand tools to cut limbs, branches, and other vegetative debris safely and efficiently.
Rake, gather, and remove vegetation and debris from work areas.
Load and unload branches, limbs, brush, and related materials onto trucks and trailers.
Assist crews with storm recovery, vegetation management, and debris removal projects.
Perform daily inspections and basic maintenance of chainsaws, hand tools, and related equipment.
Follow safety procedures, company policies, and site-specific requirements.
Maintain clean and organized work areas to promote operational efficiency and public safety.
Communicate with supervisors and crew members about work progress and site conditions.
Identify and report safety hazards, equipment issues, or environmental concerns.
Support additional field operations and cleanup activities as assigned.