Trimmer/Climber - NTS

**Description** " #### **Job Title: Trimmer/Climber** **Job Type**: Full\-Time \+, Non\-Exempt **Pay**: Competitive, $18\.95\-$26\.51 Per Hour; Based Upon Experience #### **Benefits:** * Benefits Available and Vary per position and location #### **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 walk\-ways. * 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 equiv