Full-Time Tree Trimmer & Climber - Health + 401(k)

Asplundh Tree Expert, LLC; Sylva (NC); On-site; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance (Medical/Dental/Visa)

Employee Assistance Program

Life, long-term/short-term disability

Company-sponsored Retirement Plan

Job summary

Asplundh Tree Expert, LLC is seeking a Trimmer/Climber in Sylva, NC. The role is a full-time, non-exempt position performing tree trimming, climbing, and related tasks at residential or commercial sites.

Typical duties include operating and maintaining tools, loading materials, and ensuring safety protocols while coordinating with teams and customers. A high school diploma is preferred, and prior experience is a plus but not required.

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 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.
• Safeguards employees and the public from hazards in and around the work area.

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Entry-level position, no experience required

Previous experience is a plus

Job description

Asplundh Tree Expert, LLC is seeking a Trimmer/Climber in Sylva, NC. The role is a full-time, non-exempt position performing tree trimming, climbing, and related tasks at residential or commercial sites.

Typical duties include operating and maintaining tools, loading materials, and ensuring safety protocols while coordinating with teams and customers. A high school diploma is preferred, and prior experience is a plus but not required.