Trimmer

Who we are:

Pittman is a Virginia based corporation established in 1993 that operates throughout the Mid-Atlantic and Southeastern United States and has been dedicated to safe, efficient, and innovative vegetation management services for the utility and Department of Transportation industries. We believe in our Core Values, Integrity, Safety, and Agility to guide our daily business practices. We believe in a holistic approach to protecting our team, the environment, and communities. A safety first, safety always approach is how we operate and govern our team members. We carry this commitment with us as we strive to employ the best team members in our industry.

 What we do:

Pittman is a full-service utility and DOT contractor, performing tree pruning, tree removal, right of way clearing, herbicide and vegetation management maintenance. We also provide storm related service throughout the Mid-Atlantic states.

Essential Functions:

· Enforce all safety rules and take active part in company safety program

· Ensure that all work is performed in a safe manner

· Climb trees to cut limbs

· Cut limbs from bucket

· Rig limbs after climbing a tree

· Safely use a chain saw and a hydraulic saw in a tree and in a bucket

· Perform proper cuts on trees

· Tie standard knots used in line clearing

· Safely work around energized power lines

· Work with bucket trucks and chippers

· Drive a medium duty tuck

Physical Requirements:

· Ability to lift 70 pounds to shoulder height

· Flexibility, including the ability to squat and bend

· Ability to stand and/or walk for extended periods of time

· Ability to pull body weight up 20 feet and climb a tree

· Ability to withstand and perform work at heights

· Ability to work in all weather conditions and to withstand extreme temperatures

· May not exceed weight limitation for hydraulic bucket

Skill Requirements:

· One year of experience as a trimmer 

· Adequate training as a trimmer

· Expertise with knots used in line clearing

· Expertise with chain saws and hydraulics saws

· Expertise on working around energized power lines

· Ability to perform proper cuts

· Knowledge as to the function of bucket trucks and chippers

· Ability to communicate with customers

Physical REQUIREMENTS:

· Must be able to work 10-hour day and a minimum of 40 hours per week