Trimmer/Climber - Franklin, NC

Asplundh is Now Hiring a Trimmer/Climber!This position trims, tops, and reshapes trees to remove low-hanging branches and to create more attractive shapes. Removes dead and excess branches from trees and/or from around power lines.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-ExemptPay:Competitive, HourlyBenefits:

Company Sponsored Retirement Plan

Health Insurance (Medical/Dental/Vision)

Employee Assistance Program

Life, long-term/short-term disability insurances

Essential Functions and 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 and 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 and Experience

High School Diploma or equivalent preferred.

Entry-level position, no experience required.

Previous experience a plus.

Pre-ScreenUpon offer, employees may be required to complete and pass a pre-employment drug screen, backgrou