Entry-Level Tree Trimmer & Climber – Outdoor Career

Asplundh Tree Expert, LLC; Oakhill Township (ND); On-site; USD 22,000 - 36,000; 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 Tree Trimmer-442. Entry-level and skilled trimmers and climbers join our line clearance crews with on-the-job training. The role involves climbing and trimming to maintain clearance around utility lines, in all weather conditions.

We offer competitive hourly wages based on experience, plus a company-sponsored retirement plan, health insurance, and disability coverage. Join a nationwide utility contractor focused on safety and reliability.

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.
• Ability to obtain the knowledge to identify tree and shrub species.
• No fear of heights.
• Must have good hand-to-eye coordination.
• Willing and able to work long hours and overtime during emergencies, including holidays and weekends.

Responsibilities

• Trims and/or removes trees by climbing with the aid of a ladder, safety belt, climbing line, powered trimmer lift truck, or works from the ground using gasoline, air, and hand-powered saws, pruner, etc.
• Uses wedges, sledges, and chain saws in felling trees or trimmed trunks and in cutting and splitting logs into manageable pieces.
• Ability to operate and service all required tools/equipment.
• Ability to Plan, assign, direct, check, and coordinate work.
• Ability to obtain written or oral permission from property owners to trim or remove trees or perform other work on property.

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent preferred

Job description

Asplundh Tree Expert, LLC is hiring for Tree Trimmer-442. Entry-level and skilled trimmers and climbers join our line clearance crews with on-the-job training. The role involves climbing and trimming to maintain clearance around utility lines, in all weather conditions.

We offer competitive hourly wages based on experience, plus a company-sponsored retirement plan, health insurance, and disability coverage. Join a nationwide utility contractor focused on safety and reliability.