Trimmer A (Foreman) - CDL

Job Description

Salary: $25 - $30 hourly depending on experience

Thank you for your interest in becoming part of the Team Alpine.

Alpine Tree Service and Alpine Contracting are an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate in employment with regard to race, color, religion, national origin, citizenship status, ancestry, age, sex (including sexual harassment), sexual orientation, marital status, physical or mental disability, military status or unfavorable discharge from military service or any other characteristic protected by law.

As a Trimmer A (3-5 years Tree Service required), your key responsibilities are as follows:

Travel with crew to supervise and engage in production at various locations.

Drives trucks to assigned job sites, secures work area, barricades traffic as needed. (A CDL REQUIRED for this position)

Works as crew leader; assumes supervision and direction of the crew as necessary, planning work and instructing crew members.

Uses an aerial bucket, climbing equipment, chain saw, and other equipment in trimming, pruning, and removing of tree limbs and dead or diseased trees encroaching on power lines or other obstacles.

Pulls brush from trees as they are being trimmed; collects, drag, or chip brush.

Cleans up site after tree removal and trimming.

Carefully plans and executes trimming and removal to minimize the probability of damage to property.

Exercises teamwork as a crew member, watches clearances, assists in securing and roping down branches, watches, and directs traffic as needed, maintains public safety.

Cleans up site after finishing trimming; hauls away branches, logs, and brush.

May contact property owners as needed to explain the trimming to be done, seek approval and resolve concerns and maintain safety of the property.

Performs routine preventive maintenance on equipment operated such as fueling/cleaning, checking oil/fluid levels, lubrication, inspecting tires, etc.

Performs other work which is consistent with the essential functions of the job.

Operates and maintains brush/tree chipper.

Performs other duties as assigned.

Job Type: Full-Time, Non-Exempt

Pay: Competitive, Hourly

Benefits:

Health Insurance (Medical/Dental/Vision)

Accidental, Life, LTD/STD Insurance Options

Paid Time Off

Company Sponsored Retirement Plan w/ Employer Match

Pre-Employment Requirements:

Upon offer, employees may be required to subject and pass a pre-employment drug screen, background and/or MVR check.

Expectations to be met upon 90-day anniversary:

Reliable and on time

Consistent and Effective Communication

Positive contribution to the team

Continuous improvement

Safe work record including being able to identify hazards.

Pre and Post Tripping of Equipment

Completing Timecards daily and accurately, and approving your teams (if/when applicable)

Driving any/all company vehicles safely and following all governing laws.

Lifting 50 lbs continuously

Skillfully able to train, operate, and maintain skid steer mower, bucket truck, chainsaw, chipper, and all related equipment.

Full-time