CDL Tree Trimmer & Bucket Specialist

Asplundh Tree Expert Co; Northampton (MA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 39,000; Full time

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Job summary

Asplundh Tree Expert Co is seeking a Trimmer/Climber (CDL Required) in a full-time role based in Massachusetts. The position pays hourly, with compensation scaled by experience, and requires CDL certification and a medical card.

The job involves outdoor tree work, operating equipment, and ensuring safety around streets and public areas. Applicants should be prepared for physically demanding tasks at various heights, with potential pre-employment screenings.

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, 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.

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.

Skills

Age 18+

CDL

Union dues

Climbing heights

Physical fitness

Hand-eye coordination

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

Asplundh Tree Expert Co is seeking a Trimmer/Climber (CDL Required) in a full-time role based in Massachusetts. The position pays hourly, with compensation scaled by experience, and requires CDL certification and a medical card.

The job involves outdoor tree work, operating equipment, and ensuring safety around streets and public areas. Applicants should be prepared for physically demanding tasks at various heights, with potential pre-employment screenings.