Outdoor Tree Trimmer & Climber — Training Provided

Utilities Service, LLC; Princeton (WV); On-site; USD 21,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Retirement plan

Health insurance

Employee Assistance Program

Life & disability insurance

Job summary

Asplundh Tree Expert, LLC in West Virginia is hiring for Trimmer/Climber roles. Entry-level and skilled positions include on-the-job training and opportunities to work outdoors. If you enjoy outdoor work, this is the perfect way to build a career in the line clearance industry.

The team trims, tops, and reshapes trees to clear utility powerlines, handling equipment and maintaining safety on varied terrains. Training is provided, with emphasis on teamwork and reliable performance.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Entry-level position; no experience required.
• Previous experience is a plus.

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.

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

Asplundh Tree Expert, LLC in West Virginia is hiring for Trimmer/Climber roles. Entry-level and skilled positions include on-the-job training and opportunities to work outdoors. If you enjoy outdoor work, this is the perfect way to build a career in the line clearance industry.

The team trims, tops, and reshapes trees to clear utility powerlines, handling equipment and maintaining safety on varied terrains. Training is provided, with emphasis on teamwork and reliable performance.