Trimmer (All Levels)
Townsend Corporation
- Phenix City, AL
- Permanent
- Full-time
- Performs tree pruning, tree removal, brush chipping, and stump grinding
- Uses climbing hooks, belts, ropes, and ladders
- Operates and services equipment and tools such as hydraulic tools, power tools, buckets, chippers, and sprayers
- Cuts away dead and excess branches from trees
- Sprays to treat diseased or unhealthy trees, including mixing chemicals and calibrating spray equipment
- Duties and responsibilities may change with or without notice
- Identifies tree species and characteristics of trees
- Identifies due diligence and assessment of tree failure risk
- Assists with providing training to other trimmers
- Provides training to other trimmers
- Understands occupational hazards and safety precautions
- Must be semi-skilled in mechanics
- Must be able to complete a proficiency test consisting of climbing, knot tying, and chainsaw maintenance
- Valid driver's license with an acceptable driving record per Company requirements
- May be required to pass a DOT physical examination to obtain the appropriate CDL
- Knowledge of essential job functions and responsibilities
- Attention to detail
- Organizational skills
- Strong oral and written communication skills
- Ability to problem solve
- Meet all physical requirements of the position
- Pass all drug and alcohol screens as required by Company policy and, if applicable, required by DOT regulations
- 18 years of age or older, or 21 if CDL is required
- Legally authorized to work in the United States
- Experience with a tree care/maintenance program, including but not limited to
- Experience with a tree care/maintenance program, including but not limited to