Tree Trimmer

## Job Overview
We are seeking a skilled Tree Trimmer to join our team. The ideal candidate will have experience in tree trimming, landscape maintenance, and lawn care. This position offers the opportunity to work outdoors and contribute to the beauty of various landscapes.

FUNCTIONS

Trimming and pruning trees, clearing brush and vegetation, maintaining the right of way and performing general maintenance of Electrical Utilities often around and near energized electrical lines.

• Operating equipment and tools used in tree trimming work.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND/OR ABILITIESTo perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The required knowledge, skills and/or abilities are listed below:

Knowledge of:

• Pertinent federal, state, and local laws.
• Electric utility materials, equipment and supplies.

Skill or ability to:

• Use power tools, hand tools, chain saws, hydraulic tree trimming saws, rakes and aerial man lifts, trucks, chippers, and hot sticks.
• Perform work-related tasks in trees up to 100 feet or more in height.
• Climb trees with or without spurs and able to pull body weight 45 feet up a tree.
• Push or pull tree limbs, while in a tree for up to 5 minutes at a time, 4 or more times a day.
• Perform an aerial rescue in emergencies.
• Properly use safety equipment.
• Speak loudly and clearly enough to be accurately understood when on the ground speaking to a co-worker in the top of a 45-foot tree, despite heavy background noise from traffic, construction equipment, or wind, and when visual signals cannot be used.
• Speak clearly, communicating by two-way radio.
• Convey information, ideas, and facts both orally and in writing to supervisors, colleagues, and individuals, inside and outside the county, using language and a format the audience will best understand.
• Utilize computers and other technology to communicate in written and verbal forms (e.g., word processing, texts, emails, spreadsheets, department-specific software).
• Effectively relate well with others, including supervisors, colleagues, and individuals inside and outside the county. Exhibit a professional manner in dealing with others and working to maintain constructive working relationships.
• Take personal responsibility for the quality and timeliness of work. Show up to work on time, and follows instructions, policies, and procedures. Meet productivity standards, deadlines, and work schedules.

High School Diploma / GED

Two years
Specifics: Clearing and trimming around and near primary voltage energized lines and is able to qualify for the exam.

Substitution Note:Any combination of education, experience and training which demonstrates the ability to perform the required job functions may be qualifying.
Certification(s) required
Specifics: First Aid/CPR Certification.

Valid Drivers License

Other License required
Specifics: Illinois Public Pesticide Applicator License with Right-of-Way category is required within 6 months of hire.

WORKING CONDITIONS

Job Conditions: Typical Field Environment: Work in the field environment may require bending, climbing, crawling, stretching, pulling, pushing, standing, twisting, and walking over uneven ground. There is a common exposure to dust, pollen, traffic, and fumes. Fieldwork may be performed in adverse weather conditions such as snow, rain, wind, flooding, summer heat, etc. When in the field, a significant amount of driving is required.

Work Location: Quincy, Illinois and surrounding counties

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands are typical of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Physical capability to handle high mobility demands and complex personal interactions.

• Physical Ability: Tasks involve the ability to exert moderate to strenuous physical effort in moderate to strenuous work, typically involving some combination of stooping, kneeling, crouching and crawling, and which may involve some lifting, carrying, pushing and/or pulling of objects and materials of moderate weight (50-100 pounds).
• Sensory Requirements: Most tasks require visual perception and discrimination. Some tasks require oral communications ability. Some tasks require the ability to perceive and discriminate sounds.
• Environmental Factors: Tasks are regularly performed with exposure to adverse environmental conditions, such as dirt, pollen, odors, wetness, humidity, rain, fumes, temperature and noise extremes, machinery, vibrations, electric currents, traffic hazards, animals/wildlife, toxic/poisonous agents, violence, disease, or pathogenic substances.

Join our team as a Tree Trimmer and contribute to the growth and beauty of landscapes while utilizing your skills in tree care and maintenance.

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Temporary

Pay: $23.00 - $28.00 per hour

Expected hours: 40 per week

Benefits:

• Opportunities for advancement
• Safety equipment provided

Schedule:

• 10 hour shift
• 12 hour shift
• 8 hour shift
• Weekends as needed

People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply

Experience:

• Tree care: 1 year (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• Driver's License (Required)

Ability to Commute:

• Rushville, IL 62681 (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• Rushville, IL 62681: Relocate before starting work (Preferred)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $23 - $28