Bucket Operator: Tree Trim & Lift Tech - Benefits

Asplundh Tree Expert, LLC; Hendersonville (NC); On-site; USD 22,000 - 33,000; 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 hiring for a Trimmer/Climber. The role involves trimming or removing trees, operating and servicing a variety of tools and equipment, and managing debris and site safety.

You will also assist in training new employees and help maintain orderly work areas. Applicants should be 18+, capable of climbing and working at heights, and able to perform physically demanding tasks in varying weather.

Qualifications

• Must be 18 years of age or older.
• Ability to work with hands above head for extended periods.
• Climb and work from ladders or at various heights on uneven, slippery surfaces.
• No fear of heights.
• Good hand-to-eye coordination.

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.
• 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 inspection and proper working conditions of tools, trucks, and other work equipment.

Skills

Climbing

Physical fitness

Hand-eye coordination

Safety awareness

Education

High School Diploma

Job description

Asplundh Tree Expert, LLC is hiring for a Trimmer/Climber. The role involves trimming or removing trees, operating and servicing a variety of tools and equipment, and managing debris and site safety.

You will also assist in training new employees and help maintain orderly work areas. Applicants should be 18+, capable of climbing and working at heights, and able to perform physically demanding tasks in varying weather.