CDL Tree Climber & Trimmer — Field Specialist

Utilities Service, LLC; Town of Potsdam (NY); On-site; USD 34,000 - 43,000; Full time

Job summary

Asplundh Tree Expert, LLC is hiring a Trimmer/Climber (CDL Required) to trim and remove trees, operate and maintain equipment, and perform debris handling. The role requires climbing, lifting, and working at heights, with a CDL and medical card required.

Pre-employment screening and potential union membership are part of the process. Compensation is hourly and based on experience; benefits vary by location.

Qualifications

• Must be 18 years of age or older.
• Must be willing to join local union and pay union dues.
• 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 while handling equipment.
• CDL and Med Card required.

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.
• 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.

Skills

CDL

Hand-eye coordination

Climbing

Manual dexterity

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

Woodchipper operation

Job description

Asplundh Tree Expert, LLC is hiring a Trimmer/Climber (CDL Required) to trim and remove trees, operate and maintain equipment, and perform debris handling. The role requires climbing, lifting, and working at heights, with a CDL and medical card required.

Pre-employment screening and potential union membership are part of the process. Compensation is hourly and based on experience; benefits vary by location.