Outdoor Trimmer/Climber - Entry-Level, Training Provided

Asplundh Tree Expert, LLC; St. Albans (WV); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Retirement plan

Health insurance

Employee Assistance Program

Disability insurance

Job summary

Asplundh Tree Expert, LLC is hiring for entry-level and skilled trimmers and climbers. On-the-job training is provided to help you build a career in the Line Clearance industry.

Join a team that works outdoors in all weather to trim, top, and reshape trees to provide clearance for utility powerlines. The role is full-time, non-exempt with competitive, hourly pay and a benefits package including health insurance and a retirement plan.

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.
• No fear of heights.
• Must have good hand-to-eye coordination.
• 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.
• Requests repair or replacement, when necessary.
• Maintains good housekeeping on trucks and at work locations.
• Performs other related work, as assigned by superiors.

Job description

Asplundh Tree Expert, LLC is hiring for entry-level and skilled trimmers and climbers. On-the-job training is provided to help you build a career in the Line Clearance industry.

Join a team that works outdoors in all weather to trim, top, and reshape trees to provide clearance for utility powerlines. The role is full-time, non-exempt with competitive, hourly pay and a benefits package including health insurance and a retirement plan.