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This is a full-time, non-exempt position.\n\nJOB REQUIREMENTS:\n\nMust have Maryland Roadside Tree Certification and Maryland Herbicide Certification.\n\nMinimum five years in the tree trimmer capacity.\n\nDemonstrate ability to train and lead crew.\n\nMust know how to operate derrick and bucket trucks, chippers and associated tools.\n\nMust have a valid MD Class A CDL\n\nOccasional after hours call in for post storm restoration.\n\nEDUCATION REQUIREMENTS:\nMust have high school diploma or equivalent\n\nPHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:\n\nMust be able to pass DOT physical\n\nMust be physically able to work (climb, dig, pull, lift, walk, etc.) while exposed to hazardous conditions, extreme noise and extreme weather conditions.\n\nMust wear proper PPE at all times\n\nCORE VALUES OF EASTON UTILITIES:\n\nINTEGRITY –Operating with uncompromised values\n\nCOMMITMENT – Unwavering dedication to our customers, our employees, our community, and our environment\n\nEXCELLENCE- An obvious distinction in all we do\n\nCORE COMPETENCIES:\n\nACCOUNTABILITY - Accountable for measurable, high-quality, timely, and cost effective results.\n\nINITIATIVE - Takes prompt action to accomplish tasks and meet goals and objectives.\n\nQUANTITY/QUALITY of WORK - Pays close attention to detail. Strives to achieve accuracy and consistency in all tasks.\n\nCUSTOMER FOCUS – The ability and willingness to find out what the customer wants or needs and to act accordingly. Dedicated to meeting external and internal customer needs.\n\nSAFETY ORIENTED – Knows and supports Easton Utilities safety programs and policies\n\nJOB RELATED COMPETENCIES:\n\nPROBLEM SOLVING- Identifies and analyzes problems weighing the relevance and accuracy of available information. Generates and evaluates alternative solutions and makes effective and timely decisions.\n\nTEAMWORK- Readily sharing information, knowledge and personal strengths. Seeking to understand and building on differing perspectives of others to enhance team efficiency and quality outcomes\n\nVERSATILITY- Requires multiple talents and a willingness to adapt them to changing assignments as required\n\nMAJOR JOB FUNCTIONS:\n\nTrim trees close to energized high voltage primary and low voltage secondary power lines.\n\nWork requires functioning as a lead worker performing essentially the same work as those directed and includes overseeing work quality, training, and instruction.\n\nClearing, inspection and maintaining right-of-ways and easements by means of trimming, chipping, clear cutting, spraying, and bush hogging.\n\nApply herbicide on right-of-ways and easements and all other facilities where it is determined that such herbicide application is cost effective and preferable over mechanical cutting and trimming.\n\nResponsible for recording Tree Maintenance activity for State Agencies.\n\nExercise proper maintenance and care of all equipment used in the performance of the duties herein described. Such equipment may include, but not limited to, aerial lift trucks, chippers, chain saws, weed eaters, pump sprayers, bush hogs, etc.\n\nPerforms tree removal and trimming at the request of, and in conjunction with, the Town of Easton.\n\nEnforce Easton Utilities safety regulations and strive for both employee and public safety at all times.\n\nAssists with restoration of services during emergencies in any department.\n\nPerforms routine work in any department as directed by the Superintendent of Electric Distribution. Examples of such routine work might include flagging traffic, painting metal light poles, assisting with electric construction, installing Christmas decorations, assisting warehouse material clerks with inventory, washing vehicles or equipment, etc.\n\nMakes repairs to customers’ properties damaged by EU crews and equipment during construction, operations, and maintenance. Such repairs might include, but not limited to, filling and smoothing ruts, sowing grass, spreading straw, repairing fences, etc.\n\nExplain tree trimming activities to customers when working on consumers' property. Respond to customer inquiries or complaints resolving issues tactfully and expeditiously within the policies and procedures of Easton Utilities.\n\nFrequent contacts with general public, patrons, or other outside representatives, wherein the manner of handling these contacts has a bearing on the organization's position and operation.\n\nRespond to customer’s tree trimming inquiries to resolve issues tactfully and expeditiously within the policies and procedures of Easton Utilities.\n\nMust have at least ten (10) years’ experience.\n\nAbility to perform duties with a minimum of supervision.\n\nEnhance the Electric Department’s service and productivity by providing support to other employees, filling in and completing other duties as requested by your direct supervisor or Electric Department Manager.\n\nRegular, reliable attendance is a requirement of this job.\n\n#J-18808-Ljbffr","company":"Evolving Solution Services","rawCompany":"evolving solution services","city":"Easton","state":"MD","isRemote":false,"isActive":true,"createdAt":"2026-09-14T03:42:41.870Z","occupations":[{"code":"37-3013.00","title":"Tree Trimmers and Pruners","slug":"tree-trimmers-and-pruners"},{"code":"37-3011.00","title":"Landscaping and Groundskeeping Workers","slug":"landscaping-and-groundskeeping-workers"},{"code":"37-1012.00","title":"First-Line Supervisors of Landscaping, Lawn Service, and Groundskeeping Workers","slug":"first-line-supervisors-of-landscaping-lawn-service-and-groundskeeping-workers"}],"industries":[{"code":"561730","title":"Landscaping Services","slug":"landscaping-services"},{"code":"115310","title":"Support Activities for Forestry","slug":"support-activities-for-forestry"},{"code":"113310","title":"Logging","slug":"logging"}],"jobPosting":{"@context":"https://schema.org","@type":"JobPosting","title":"Lead Tree Trimmer","description":"If you are unable to complete this application due to a disability, contact this employer to ask for an accommodation or an alternative application process.\n\nLead Tree Trimmer\nFull Time Easton, MD, US\n\n6 days ago Requisition ID: 1011\n\nSalary Range: $29.17 To $34.32 Hourly\n\nPOSITION: Senior/Lead Tree Trimmer\n\nREPORTS TO: Superintendent of Electric Distribution\n\nJOB OBJECTIVE:\nTrim trees so they will not interfere with the electric lines. Remove trees and brush from electric right-of-ways. Work with the Superintendent of Electric Distribution to ensure proper training and development of the assistant tree trimmer. This is a full-time, non-exempt position.\n\nJOB REQUIREMENTS:\n\nMust have Maryland Roadside Tree Certification and Maryland Herbicide Certification.\n\nMinimum five years in the tree trimmer capacity.\n\nDemonstrate ability to train and lead crew.\n\nMust know how to operate derrick and bucket trucks, chippers and associated tools.\n\nMust have a valid MD Class A CDL\n\nOccasional after hours call in for post storm restoration.\n\nEDUCATION REQUIREMENTS:\nMust have high school diploma or equivalent\n\nPHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:\n\nMust be able to pass DOT physical\n\nMust be physically able to work (climb, dig, pull, lift, walk, etc.) while exposed to hazardous conditions, extreme noise and extreme weather conditions.\n\nMust wear proper PPE at all times\n\nCORE VALUES OF EASTON UTILITIES:\n\nINTEGRITY –Operating with uncompromised values\n\nCOMMITMENT – Unwavering dedication to our customers, our employees, our community, and our environment\n\nEXCELLENCE- An obvious distinction in all we do\n\nCORE COMPETENCIES:\n\nACCOUNTABILITY - Accountable for measurable, high-quality, timely, and cost effective results.\n\nINITIATIVE - Takes prompt action to accomplish tasks and meet goals and objectives.\n\nQUANTITY/QUALITY of WORK - Pays close attention to detail. 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Such repairs might include, but not limited to, filling and smoothing ruts, sowing grass, spreading straw, repairing fences, etc.\n\nExplain tree trimming activities to customers when working on consumers' property. Respond to customer inquiries or complaints resolving issues tactfully and expeditiously within the policies and procedures of Easton Utilities.\n\nFrequent contacts with general public, patrons, or other outside representatives, wherein the manner of handling these contacts has a bearing on the organization's position and operation.\n\nRespond to customer’s tree trimming inquiries to resolve issues tactfully and expeditiously within the policies and procedures of Easton Utilities.\n\nMust have at least ten (10) years’ experience.\n\nAbility to perform duties with a minimum of supervision.\n\nEnhance the Electric Department’s service and productivity by providing support to other employees, filling in and completing other duties as requested by your direct supervisor or Electric Department Manager.\n\nRegular, reliable attendance is a requirement of this job.\n\n#J-18808-Ljbffr","datePosted":"2026-09-14T03:42:41.870Z","dateModified":"2026-09-14T03:42:41.870Z","hiringOrganization":{"@type":"Organization","name":"Evolving Solution Services","sameAs":"https://jobsearcher.com"},"jobLocation":{"@type":"Place","address":{"@type":"PostalAddress","addressLocality":"Easton","addressRegion":"MD","addressCountry":"US"}},"identifier":{"@type":"PropertyValue","name":"JobSearcher","value":"b7942b2c8815703fe9eb58d8"},"url":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/b7942b2c8815703fe9eb58d8"}}