Outdoor Tree Trimmer – Full-Time, Benefits & Growth

Asplundh Tree Expert, LLC; Abingdon (VA); 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 seeking entry-level and skilled trimmers and climbers to join our outdoor teams. This role offers on-the-job training and a path to develop a career in the line clearance industry, with work outdoors in all weather conditions to maintain clearance for power lines.

We provide competitive wages and a comprehensive benefits package as part of a nationwide utility contractor. If you enjoy working outside and seeking a stable first step in the trades, this opportunity

Qualifications

• Must be 18 years of age.
• 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.
• Arranges with customer or property owner to obtain access, advises of interruption, explains work to be done, etc.
• 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.

Skills

No fear of heights

Good hand-eye coordination

Ability to operate tools

Physical stamina

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

Ladders

Chainsaw

Powered trimmer lift truck

Job description

Asplundh Tree Expert, LLC is seeking entry-level and skilled trimmers and climbers to join our outdoor teams. This role offers on-the-job training and a path to develop a career in the line clearance industry, with work outdoors in all weather conditions to maintain clearance for power lines.

We provide competitive wages and a comprehensive benefits package as part of a nationwide utility contractor. If you enjoy working outside and seeking a stable first step in the trades, this opportunity