Trimmer

Job Title: Trimmer

Location: Florida

Reports to: Angel Garza

Compensation Range: $21 - $28 (depending on location, experience, skills, and qualifications)

Benefits: Medical, 401(k) with company match, and travel opportunities

About Ceres Environmental Operations

Ceres Environmental Operations (CEO) is a leader in crisis management, rapid response, and disaster recovery, committed to rebuilding stronger, safer communities. We specialize in emergency response, environmental services, planning, and consulting, including debris removal, blue roofs, logistics, debris management, demolition, recycling, forest management, and coastal and marine restoration. As a licensed general contractor, we offer unparalleled expertise to restore stability where it’s needed most.

Driven by Purpose, Powered by People

At CEO, we believe you’re more than just an employee; you’re part of a team with a purpose and a meaningful mission. Every team member plays a vital role in restoring hope, helping communities recover and rebuild.

We value initiative, respect diversity, and give our people the freedom to lead. We offer competitive pay, travel opportunities, and a culture built on resilience and teamwork. If you show up with compassion, share the commitment, react with urgency, and deliver solutions, you’ll fit right in. We don’t just respond to challenges; we rise to them.

What We Are Looking For

An individual to operate a self-contained truck with a hydraulic bucket. You will perform tree trimming, pruning, removal and clearing of trees and brush supporting vegetation management operations. Duties will include operating the bucket to safely and position in accordance with the required distance necessary to operate within the minimum approach distance of energized utility lines and critical infrastructure.   

What You Will Do

• Work in adherence to safe practices, procedures, work site or traffic laws 

• Drive truck to and from worksites in adherence to safe practices, procedures, work site, and traffic laws 

• Operate boom by moving levers and/or depressing pedals to maneuver 

• Perform from a bucket supervised tree trimming, pruning, removal and clearing of trees and brush  

• Must maintain certification and qualification to work within the minimum approach distance of energized power lines 

• Perform tree and job site inspections to identify hazards, disease, risks, or concerns impacting safe climbing operations 

• Perform safe operations of chainsaws, lifts, chippers, and on highway vehicles  

• Perform tree identification, growth pattern identification and tree assessments  

• Identify electrical equipment and associated hazards or risks 

• Maintain knowledge of industry best practices for tree trimming, pruning and removal 

• Maintain knowledge and required inspection of climb gear, equipment, and proper utilization 

• Must work well within a team to complete projects and tasks 

• Must be able to work outdoors, year-round in varying environments 

• Must be able to work in, around and amongst poisonous plants and noxious vegetation 

• Function in a strenuous and dangerous work environment 

• Complete work projects on time and in an effective manner 

• Grease, oil, and perform minor repairs. Fuel and service equipment as required 

• Inform and advise management or repair technician for major repairs or maintenance 

• Perform daily inspections and maintenance evaluations/checks on all equipment before and after use 

• Understand and perform various daily and weekly assignments from oral or written communication. 

• Keep equipment and work area clean and orderly 

• Adhere to all company safety standards/policies and applicable OSHA regulations 

• Maintain effective working relationship with co-workers 

• Other duties may be assigned 

Required Qualifications

• Education: High School Diploma or GED 

• 1 years of bucket truck operating experience within 10 feet of energized electrical power lines with boom length of 75 – 100 feet 

• Able to apply common sense understanding to carry out detailed written or oral instructions 

• Use equipment and materials properly 

• Competent in required job skills and knowledge 

• Meet productivity standards, complete work in timely manner 

• Follow instructions and exhibit sound and accurate judgment 

• Observe safety and security procedures; use equipment and materials properly 

• Consistently at work and on time 

• Electrical Hazard Awareness Program (EHAP) Training 

Preferred Qualifications

• Ability to climb 

• ISA Certified Arborist  

• ISA Certified Utility Arborist 

• Certified Tree Safety Professional (CTSP) 

• Commercial Driver License: Class A  

• Qualified Applicator License (QAL) 

• Qualified Applicator License (QAC) 

• Prioritize and plan work activities 

• Demonstrate accuracy and thoroughness. 

What to Expect

This role involves operating a bucket truck to perform tree trimming, pruning, and removal in support of vegetation management around utility infrastructure. You’ll work outdoors year-round in physically demanding and potentially hazardous conditions, often near energized power lines. Daily tasks include driving to job sites, operating hydraulic equipment, handling tools like chainsaws and chippers, and conducting safety and equipment inspections.

Safety is a top priority, and you’ll be expected to follow strict procedures, maintain required certifications, and stay aware of electrical and environmental hazards. The work is hands-on and team-oriented, requiring reliability, attention to detail, and the ability to complete jobs efficiently while maintaining high safety standards.

Physical Requirements and Environment 

Ceres provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities and to applicants with sincerely held religious beliefs, as required by law.  The physical requirements listed below reflect the essential functions of this role.  If you need accommodation to perform these functions, please inform us during the application process.

List only essential physical requirement necessary for this role. For example, if essential:

• Ability to lift and move up to 50 pounds with or without reasonable accommodation.  
• Specific vision abilities to include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus where required to safely perform the job.
• Willing to wear PPE (Personal Protective equipment) including but not limited to hard hat, protective eyewear, steel-toed boots, etc. in jobs that require PPE  
• Ability to work in adverse weather/field conditions, elevated spaces, confined spaces, extreme temperatures, exposure to mechanical parts, wet and/or humid conditions, high, precarious places, fumes or airborne particles, risk of electrical shock and vibration, and loud noise levels.
• Commitment to following safety standards and protocols.

Why Join CEO?

At CEO, you won’t just have a job, you’ll have a mission. Your work will directly impact the speed and strength of community recovery after disasters.

We offer:

• A collaborative, mission-driven culture.
• Opportunities for professional growth and advancement.
• The chance to make a lasting difference for communities across the U.S.

Ceres Environmental Operations is proud to be an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to age, race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, religion, disability, pregnancy, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable law.

Work Authorization

Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States. Verification of employment eligibility will be required at the time of hire. Ceres does not sponsor employment‑based visas for this position unless stated otherwise.

E-Verify: We comply with Federal law by verifying employment eligibility.

Salary : $21 - $28