Bucket Operator (CDL REQUIRED)

Asplundh Tree Expert, LLC; Spruce Pine (NC); On-site; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance (Medical/Dental/Vison

Employee Assistance Program

Life, long-term/short-term disability

Company-sponsored Retirement Plan

Job summary

Asplundh Tree Expert, LLC is seeking a Trimmer/Climber to trim and remove trees, operate and maintain equipment, and ensure safe work zones in a full-time, non-exempt role. The position offers competitive hourly pay and comprehensive benefits including health coverage and retirement plans.

Responsibilities include assisting in training new hires, loading and unloading trucks, and maintaining equipment and job sites.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Entry-level position, no experience required.
• Previous experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Trims and/or removes trees, branches, trunk sections.
• Operate and service all required tools/equipment.
• Cuts and splits large debris into manageable pieces.
• Sprays areas with equipment to prevent further growth.
• Loads/unloads trucks.
• Feeds brush & debris into a woodchipper.
• Repairs minor job-related damage to lawns, fences, and walkways.
• Services gasoline, air, and hand-powered tools and other equipment.
• Relays hand signals, directs traffic, drives, and operates trucks and equipment, as assigned.
• Keeps trucks and work areas clear and orderly.
• Safeguards employees and the public from hazards in and around the work area.
• Cooperates with customers, police, and fire departments when blocking streets or driveways.
• Sets up barriers, warning signs, flags, markers, etc. to protect employees and the public.
• Trained to perform tree and bucket rescue.
• Assists in training new employees.
• Assumes responsibility for the inspection and proper working conditions of tools, trucks, and other work equipment.
• Requests repair or replacement, when necessary.
• Maintains good housekeeping on trucks and at work locations.
• Performs other related work, as assigned by superiors.

Skills

Hand-eye coordination

Height tolerance

Physical stamina

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

• Health Insurance (Medical/Dental/Vision)
• Employee Assistance Program
• Life, long-term/short-term disability insurance

Description

Trimmer/Climber

Job Type:

• Full-Time +, Non-Exempt

Pay:

• Competitive, Hourly

Benefits:

• Company-sponsored Retirement Plan
• Health Insurance (Medical/Dental/Vision)
• Employee Assistance Program
• Life, long-term/short-term disability insurance

Essential Functions & Responsibilities:

• Trims and/or removes trees, branches, trunk sections.
• Operate and service all required tools/equipment.
• Cuts and splits large debris into manageable pieces.
• Sprays areas with equipment to prevent further growth.
• Loads/unloads trucks.
• Feeds brush & debris into a woodchipper.
• Repairs minor job-related damage to lawns, fences, and walkways.
• Services gasoline, air, and hand-powered tools and other equipment.
• Relays hand signals, directs traffic, drives, and operates trucks and equipment, as assigned.
• Keeps trucks and work areas clear and orderly.
• Safeguards employees and the public from hazards in and around the work area.
• Cooperates with customers, police, and fire departments when blocking streets or driveways.
• Sets up barriers, warning signs, flags, markers, etc. to protect employees and the public.
• Trained to perform tree and bucket rescue.
• Assists in training new employees.
• Assumes responsibility for the inspection and proper working conditions of tools, trucks, and other work equipment.
• Requests repair or replacement, when necessary.
• Maintains good housekeeping on trucks and at work locations.
• Performs other related work, as assigned by superiors.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Must be 18 years of age or older.
• Must be able to work with hands above head for extended periods of time.
• Must be able to walk, climb, and work from ladders, or at various heights, on uneven and slippery surfaces, performing mentally/physically demanding work under unfavorable weather conditions while handling equipment or material.
• No fear of heights.
• Must have good hand-to-eye coordination.

Education & Experience:

• High School Diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Entry-level position, no experience required.
• Previous experience is a plus.

Pre-Screen:

• Upon offer, employees may be required to complete and pass a pre-employment drug screen, background, and/or MVR check.

License & Certifications:

• A Driver's License is Preferred, but not required.

Physical Requirements:

• RARE(less than 10%): Sitting, Kneeling, Crawling, Color Vision, Climbing Stairs
• OCCASIONAL(up to 33%): Stooping, Squatting, Climbing On/Off Truck, Climbing Ladders, Pushing, Reading,
• FREQUENT(up to 66%): Carrying, Pulling, lifting up to 50 lbs., Balancing, body-twisting, Hearing/Speech Range, Lifting, lifting up to 10 lbs., Manual Dexterity, Speaking Clearly, Walking
• CONTINUOUS(up to 100%): Standing, Sense of Touch, Gripping, Seeing Distant, Reaching, range-of-motion, Depth Perception, lifting over 10 lbs. to 50 lbs., Climbing Poles, Sense of Touch

Individuals with a disability who desire a reasonable accommodation can contact the ADA Coordinator by calling 1-833-222-3066. We partner with the Department of Homeland Security/U.S. Customs and Immigration Service to e-Verify all newly hired employees.

Benefits

We offer a competitive range of benefits to support our employees’ health, well-being, and financial security. Medical, dental, and vision benefits are available to all eligible employees on the first day of employment. For more information on the benefits available for this role, please contact the recruiter or hiring manager.

Individuals with a disability who desire a reasonable accommodation can contact the ADA Coordinator by calling 1-833-222-3066. We partner with the Department of Homeland Security/U.S. Customs and Immigration Service to e-Verify all newly hired employees.

An Equal Opportunity Employer.

Please note:

• All job offers are subject to pre-employment drug screening and a background check.
• Unless otherwise noted, we do not sponsor employees for work authorization in the U.S. for this position.