Entry-Level Outdoor Tree Trimmer/Climber with Training

Asplundh Tree Expert, LLC; Allentown (Lehigh County); On-site; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company-sponsored Retirement Plan

Health Insurance (Medical/Dental/Vison

Employee Assistance Program

Life, long-term/short-term disability

Job summary

Asplundh Tree Expert, LLC is hiring for Entry-level and Skilled Trimmers and Climbers to join our outdoor crews. On-the-job training is provided to build a career in the Line Clearance industry, with opportunities to work in all weather conditions.

Trimmers and Climbers trim, top, and reshape trees to clear utility powerlines, performing essential maintenance duties across various sites. This full-time, non-exempt role includes benefits and a strong safety focus.

Qualifications

• Must be 18 years of age or older.
• Able to work with hands above head for extended periods.
• Must 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.
• 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, 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

Work at heights

Physical stamina

Outdoor work

Team collaboration

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Entry-level position, no experience required

Previous experience is a plus

Tools

Driver's license

Job description

Asplundh Tree Expert, LLC is hiring for Entry-level and Skilled Trimmers and Climbers to join our outdoor crews. On-the-job training is provided to build a career in the Line Clearance industry, with opportunities to work in all weather conditions.

Trimmers and Climbers trim, top, and reshape trees to clear utility powerlines, performing essential maintenance duties across various sites. This full-time, non-exempt role includes benefits and a strong safety focus.