Tree Trimmer

Zielies Tree Service; Alexandria (MN); On-site; USD 41,782 - 57,046; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Two retirement plans

Paid training

Paid time off

Job summary

Zielies Tree Service Inc., located in Minnesota, is seeking Tree Care Professionals dedicated to vegetation management. This position involves tree trimming, herbicide application, and equipment maintenance within a team-oriented environment focused on safety and quality.

The role offers a competitive starting wage between $30.33 and $41.41 per hour, along with comprehensive health benefits, retirement plans, and opportunities for training and growth in the industry.

Qualifications

• Ability to use chainsaws and other cutting tools safely.
• Knowledge of herbicide application methods.
• Experience with maintaining work equipment.

Responsibilities

• Cut and trim trees using industry best practices.
• Apply herbicides as per specified guidelines.
• Inspect and maintain tools and equipment.

Skills

Tree trimming and cutting

Herbicide application

Equipment maintenance

Safety practices

Tools

Chainsaw

Woodchipper

Job description

Zielies Tree Service Inc., a leader in Vegetation Management Services is currently seeking Tree Care Professionals. Whether you're an industry veteran or just looking for new opportunities with a strong work ethic, we want to hear from you.

Zielies Tree Service has an outstanding group of employees and although our work doesn't always stand out, we know deep down, the power stays on or is restored in our local communities because of the work we do daily in maintaining powerline right-of-ways. Our mission and values of safety, quality, and environmental stewardship help define us as a company. If our values align, you work hard, and meet performance expectations, there is continued growth opportunities here.

Essential Functions

• Cut, and/or trims using various industry best management practices.
• Uses wedges, sledges, and chain saws in felling trees or trimmed trunks and in cutting and splitting logs into manageable pieces.
• Herbicide application to prevent further growth as indicated on maps.
• Loads and unloads trucks with logs, stumps, brush, and debris and/or feeds brush into a woodchipper.
• Utilize best management practices to safeguards other employees and public from jobsite hazards in and around work area.
• Inspect tools, truck, and other work equipment. Request repair or replacement equipment, when necessary. Maintains good housekeeping on truck and at work locations.
• Commitment to work safe daily.
• Perform other related work, as assigned by superiors.

STARTING PACKAGE BETWEEN $30.33 -41.41/hr.

Union benefit package includes, but is not limited to:

• Family health, dental, and vision insurance (LINECO)
• Two retirement plans: National Electrical Annuity Plan AND National Electrical Benefit Fund
• Bereavement pay
• Up to 160 hours of vacation based on tenure.

Other benefits at Zielies include:

• Fulltime work
• 4, 10-hour days which allows for a 3-day weekend
• Overtime opportunities (when available)
• The potential to work out of state storms
• Weekly direct deposit
• Excellent growth opportunities
• Industry leading safety and training programs
• Paid training
• All PPE and tools required to perform applicable position provided by Zielies
• Disclaimer - above rates, benefits, and opportunities are applicable at the time of this posting and are subject to change per Collective Bargaining Agreement.
• A valid driver's license and the ability to pass a pre-employment drug screen is required for this position.