Apprentice Tree Trimmer

Heartland Rural Electric Cooperative, Inc. (HREC), a member-owned electric distribution utility serving southeast Kansas, is seeking qualified applicants for an Apprentice Tree Trimmer position based out of our Fort Scott facility.

HREC offers competitive pay and outstanding benefits including affordable health insurance, a pension AND a 401(k) with matching employer contributions.

Apply by submitting a resume and three professional references by January 16, 2026. Resumes may be emailed to hr@heartland-rec.com or mailed to:

Heartland Rural Electric Cooperative, Inc.
Attn: Human Resources
PO Box 40
Girard, Kansas, 66743

Major Duties:

• Operates tools and equipment necessary to clear utility right-of-way through cutting, climbing, dragging, and chipping brush and trees. Includes operation of bucket trucks, chippers, chip trucks, skid steers, chainsaws, and climbing tools.
• Applies chemicals for the control of brush and trees in rights-of-way using recommended techniques and caution for the environment.
• Maintains a safe working environment by adhering to policies, procedures, and regulations.
• Communicates necessary information to landowners, supervisors, and client representatives regarding right-of-way clearing. Notifies landowners prior to beginning work.
• Performs additional duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications:

• High School Diploma or equivalent is required.
• Have and maintain a valid Class "A" Commercial Driver's License.
• Shall be trained and required to perform First Aid, CPR and Bucket Truck rescue at required intervals.
• Ability to perform work out of a bucket within the recommended weight limitations set by the manufacturer.

Physical Demands:

• Frequently required to stand, walk, use hands and fingers to handle or feel, reach with hands and arms, climb or balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, drag, talk and hear.
• Frequently lifts, drags, and/or moves up to fifty (50) pounds and occasionally lifts, drags and/or moves up to one hundred (100) pounds.