Outdoor Tree Trimmer & Climber – Training Provided

Asplundh Tree Expert, LLC; Abingdon (VA); On-site; USD 21,000 - 34,000; 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 in Abingdon, VA is hiring entry-level and skilled tree trimmers and climbers. On-the-job training is provided to help you build a career in the line clearance industry. If you enjoy the outdoors, this role is tailor-made for you.

This full-time, non-exempt position offers hourly pay based on experience and a benefits package including health insurance, retirement plan, and employee assistance program.

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.
• Ability to promote and maintain good customer and public relations through the effective accomplishment of assigned work and the appropriate behavior of employees on the crew.
• Safeguards employees and the public from hazards in and around the work area.

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent preferred

Entry-level position, no experience required

Previous experience is a plus

Job description

Asplundh Tree Expert, LLC in Abingdon, VA is hiring entry-level and skilled tree trimmers and climbers. On-the-job training is provided to help you build a career in the line clearance industry. If you enjoy the outdoors, this role is tailor-made for you.

This full-time, non-exempt position offers hourly pay based on experience and a benefits package including health insurance, retirement plan, and employee assistance program.