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Trimmer A (Foreman) - CDL B REQUIRED

Alpine Tree Service
Newaygo, MI Full Time
POSTED ON 2/21/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 4/20/2025

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, your key responsibilities are as follows:

  • Travel with crew to project site for extended periods. The foreman must be prepared to supervise crews at job site for up to 3 weeks at a time followed by a week back at home station for refit operations.
  • Drives trucks to assigned job sites, secures work area, barricades traffic as needed. (A CDL B with Air Brake endorsement is REQUIRED for this position)
  • Works as crew leader; assumes supervision and direction of the crew as necessary, planning work and instructing crew members.
  • Uses and aerial bucket, climbing equipment, log loader, chain saw, and other equipment in trimming, pruning, and removing of tree limbs and dead or diseased trees encroaching on power lines or fallen on power lines.
  • Pulls brush from trees as they are being trimmed; collects and drags brush to truck; loads brush on truck for removal from site.
  • Cleans up site after tree removals or 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 the safety of children and other observers.
  • Sprays trees with stump killer to prevent new growth; cleans up site after finishing trimming; hauls away branches, logs, and brush.
  • Responds to emergencies during storms or high winds to remove trees and branches from energized power lines.
  • 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, lubrications, inspecting tires, etc.
  • Performs other work which is consistent with the essential functions of the job.
  • Operates and maintains brush/tree grinder.
  • 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 Weekly Timecard, 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.

Salary : $25 - $30

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