Tree Care Technician: Trimming, Climbing & Rescue

Asplundh Careers; Garner (NC); On-site; USD 25,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Retirement plan

Health insurance

EAP

Disability insurance

Job summary

Asplundh Careers in Garner, NC seeks a Trimmer/Climber to perform tree and debris work for utility vegetation management. This full-time, non-exempt role offers hourly pay, on-site work, and opportunities to operate and service equipment.

Benefits include health insurance, retirement plan, EAP and disability coverage; pre-employment screenings apply; safety and teamwork are emphasized. The position requires height tolerance and physical stamina.

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.
• 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.

Skills

Height tolerance

Climbing

Hand-eye coordination

Physical stamina

Safety-conscious

Education

High School Diploma

Job description

Asplundh Careers in Garner, NC seeks a Trimmer/Climber to perform tree and debris work for utility vegetation management. This full-time, non-exempt role offers hourly pay, on-site work, and opportunities to operate and service equipment.

Benefits include health insurance, retirement plan, EAP and disability coverage; pre-employment screenings apply; safety and teamwork are emphasized. The position requires height tolerance and physical stamina.