Job Description

LaGrange County REMC is looking for candidates who are not only calm under pressure but also prioritize safety and efficiency in their daily work activities.

As a Tree Trimmer/Groundman, your duties include but are not limited to:

• Cutting away and clearing branches from around power lines, using climbing equipment or bucket trucks, as well as chainsaws, hooks, handsaws, shears, and clippers.
• Drag limbs and brush, and feed into chipper or load onto trucks or trailers for disposal.
• Operating heavy machinery, such as chippers, power saws, trucks, sprayers and other equipment and tools.
• Applying herbicides and similar chemicals for selective vegetation control.
• Climbing trees, using climbing hooks and belts, or climbing ladders to gain access to work areas.
• Reporting for assigned on-call periods and overtime, as required.
• Working in an environment with exposure to noise, dust and dirt; extreme temperatures and inclement weather; and hazardous materials and machinery.

Qualifications

Required:

• High school diploma or GED.
• Reside within twenty (20) minutes of Lagrange County REMC headquarters.

Preferred candidates will have the following:

• Minimum of 1-2 years in tree trimming, vegetation management or related experience is required.
• Valid Class A commercial driver’s license (CDL).
• Indiana Category 6 Commercial Applicator Certification.

Additional Information

What’s in it for you!

• The starting pay for this position is $24 per hour. With significant growth potential, there are opportunities for advancement and the potential to reach $30 per hour.
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Health Savings Account with company contribution.
• Immediate eligibility for paid time off.
• 10 paid holidays.
• National discounts.
• On-site fitness center.
• Life, short-term disability, and long-term disability insurance.
• Fully funded pension.
• Traditional 401K and Roth 401K programs with a company match.